The Department of the Army has issued a draft request for proposal for the Next Generation Transponder-II contract.
NGT-II Draft RFP
According to the notice posted on SAM.gov Monday, the Army seeks potential contractors to provide advanced cellular, satellite and hybrid tracking technologies, as well as comprehensive global logistics support services, for the Department of Defense, U.S. Coast Guard, North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other federal agencies.
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The NGT-II program aims to enhance global logistics support and coordination by standardizing government user systems to ensure interoperability and adaptability, facilitating joint operations with allied partners. The planned project is also intended to meet the requirements of foreign military sales partners.
The NGT-II may be leveraged for radio frequency identification, government asset management, inventory and warehousing, military transportation monitoring and handling of food, medical supplies and hazardous materials.
The Army could award six firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts. The project will have a five-year base period with five one-year ordering periods.
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