Award 19AQMM26F1616

Background
This Justification and Approval (J&A) is issued by the Department of State to support the procurement of PacStar Tactical Smart Chassis for PacStar 400-Series communication, computing, and networking modules.

The acquisition aims to enhance the capabilities of various bureaus, including Crisis Communications, Overseas Citizen Services, and Emergency Management. The goal is to ensure rapid and accurate information flow during crisis events by forward-deploying personnel and securing communications equipment.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of PacStar Tactical Smart Chassis specifically designed for the PacStar 400-Series communication, computing, and networking modules. Key points include:
- The PacStar Tactical Smart Chassis is the only product that fits and fully interoperates with existing PacStar 400-Series modules.
- Using alternative brands would necessitate new hardware procurements costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- The equipment must comply with network security standards and operational authorization.
- Existing equipment can be repurposed from under-utilized environments to production systems.
- Proprietary technology ensures compatibility with current Department of State-owned networking modules.

Period of Performance
The award was issued on 09/29/2026.

Place of Performance
Washington DC UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide authorized distributor or OEM certifications for PacStar products. There are no competitive sources for the required equipment, as it is a brand-name requirement due to specific interoperability needs with existing systems.