Handheld radios and related equipment

The US Department of State (DOS), Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO) in Fort Lauderdale is conducting market research to identify potential US small business sources with the capability of providing the handheld radios and related equipment described in the attached draft SOW. The requirement is classified under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334220, with a corresponding size standard of 750 employees. This is a sources sought notice only. This notice is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotations (RFQ). No contract or order will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. The Government will utilize responses to this Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability of qualified US small business firms capable of meeting the DOS requirements and to determine the appropriateness of setting-aside this acquisition for US small business concerns. Detailed information on the DOS requirements is provided via the draft SOW posted on this announcement. Interested US small business concerns capable of providing the attached requirements are invited to submit a Capability Statement by uploading the required information directly to FebBizOpps website. The Capability Statement, not to exceed 15 pages, must include at a minimum the following information: 1. Company name, DUNS number, and POC information. 2. Small Business Status (e.g. Small, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, etc.). 3. Past Performance: A list of contracts within the last two (2) years for the provision of comparable radios to federal or commercial customers. The list shall include contact information (name, organization, email, and phone) and limited to no more than five (5) references. 4. Response to this sources sought must show clear and convincing evidence that demonstrates the proposed radio's compliance with the specifications listed in SOW. 5. Description: Description/nomenclature of the item being offered; product literature may be provided. Capability statement must demonstrate compliance with all required features. Also include description of warranty terms. General affirmations of interest will not be considered in our set-aside decision. Only Capability Statements addressing the above-mentioned requirements will be considered.