Bid guide

How to bid on the Airfield Management Telephone Recording System for the Air Force

DEPT of the Air Force CACloses August 7, 2026

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force needs a contractor to provide, install, and configure a complete telephone voice recording system for Airfield Management at Travis Air Force Base in California. This is a brand-name-only requirement for the Eventide NexLog 740 DX recording system.

The required system must be listed on the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Approved Products List and hold a Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification. This opportunity is for full and open competition, meaning all responsible sources may submit a quotation.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline for submitting questions about this solicitation is July 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT. Any questions received after this time will not be accepted.

Quotations are due by August 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT. Revisions submitted after this closing date and time will not be accepted unless specifically requested by the Contracting Officer.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for technology firms specializing in audio and video equipment manufacturing, specifically those with expertise in sound recording and reproducing equipment. Given the brand-name-only requirement, vendors must be authorized to provide the Eventide NexLog 740 DX system.

Firms must also ensure the system they provide is on the DoDIN Approved Products List and has JITC certification. The NAICS code for this procurement is 334310 – Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 5835 - Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment.

How to respond

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Offers must be submitted electronically via email to both the Contract Specialist, Don Salgado ([email protected]), and the Contracting Officer, Juliet Diggs ([email protected]). All questions must also be submitted to both contacts by the specified deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the entire Solicitation SF 1449 and all attached documents for complete details on requirements, provisions, and clauses. Ensure your quotation directly addresses all specifications, especially the brand-name-only requirement and the certifications needed.

Since this is a brand-name-only requirement, focus your response on demonstrating your capability to provide, install, and configure the Eventide NexLog 740 DX system, including proof of its DoDIN APL listing and JITC certification. Clearly outline your proposed installation and configuration plan. Submit any questions well before the deadline to clarify ambiguities and ensure your offer is fully compliant.

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