This sources sought is a request for information prior to drafting and releasing any resultant solicitation. The information contained in this sources sought notification is based on the best and most current information available to date, is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Any significant changes will be provided in subsequent synopsis, if required. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) is seeking potential sources, large and small businesses capable of providing Telecommunication Conference Room Equipment. Contractor shall purchase telephone conferencing equipment for the General’s conference room. The conference device must connect to a Secure Terminal Equipment (STE). The unit must be ISDN compatible; the main function of the unit(s) will connect to 3-4 different sites securely. The conference room accommodates 15-20 personnel, all personnel should be able to clearly hear and communicate with the individuals on the other end. Additionally, DSCA would like to purchase a portable telephone conferencing unit. The unit must be ISDN compatible, and portable. The unit will be used in individual office type settings with 5-7 personnel in one room. If you are interested in competing for this requirement, please indicate your interest by sending an email no later than November 10, 2005, 10:00 A.M. EST to Ms. Nadine Payne, email:
[email protected] and cc: Mr. Maurice Benson, email:
[email protected] and Mrs. Toye Latimore, Contracting Officer, email:
[email protected]. The e-mail should contain the following subject line. Sources Sought, Telecommunication Conference Room Equipment. Use of any other subject line may delay your entry. All valid e-mail responses from prospective sources must provide the return e-mail address, company name, mailing address, telephone number, and point of contact within the body of their response. In addition, to assist in the acquisition strategy development, please respond to the following questions: 1) Is your business small business [Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, etc]? 2) Provide a list of customers (Government/non-Government) within the past 5 years highlighting similar work performed. Include contract numbers, contract type, dollar value of each procurement, and point of contact/address/and phone numbers and a brief description of the work performed. 3) Provide information relative to past performance that demonstrates the ability to provide ALL capabilities noted. 4) Other pertinent information: E-mail responses without the aforementioned information will not be recognized as valid. ALL PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS MUST RESPOND TO THIS SYNOPSIS VIA E-MAIL. TELEPHONIC REQUEST FOR SOLICITATIONS AND OR INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR RETURNED. Submit responses no later than November 10, 2005, 10:00 A.M. EST. Your response is limited to 10 pages. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. The Government reserves the right to conduct oral capabilities demonstrations that will be scheduled at a later date. This is not a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract as a result of the notice or pay for any information received.