Opportunity
SAM #N3904026Q5531
Sole Source Warranty Service for EXACOM Hindsight Emergency Dispatch Recording System
Buyer
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
N3904026Q5531
NAICS
811219, 561621
This opportunity is a sole source procurement for warranty service and maintenance of a specialized emergency dispatch recording system at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's Emergency Dispatch Center (EMDC). - Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, NAVSEA, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (EMDC) - Sole source vendor: Exacom (with proprietary integration from Motorola) - Equipment: EXACOM Hindsight Version 4 recording system, integrated with Dell Precision 5820 server hardware - System records emergency calls (Fire, EMS, Police, HAZMAT, RERO, Maine E911, and routed calls from Maine/New Hampshire Police agencies) - Data retention requirement: 7 years - Services required: - Warranty service, maintenance, upgrades, and technical support for the recording system - Support for proprietary hardware (audio conversion cards) and software - Justification: Proprietary rights, exclusive licensing, and system integration needs restrict service to Exacom/Motorola - Period of performance: One year, from 09/07/2026 to 09/06/2027 - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Not open for competition; only Exacom/Motorola can provide required services
Technical and business highlights: - The system is mission-critical for emergency call recording and compliance - Only Exacom/Motorola can provide OEM maintenance, upgrades, and support due to proprietary technology - Commercial competitors are limited due to exclusive licensing and integration requirements - Estimated contract value likely in the $20,000-$50,000 range for annual warranty and support services
Description
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard intends to solicit Exacare to provide Dispatch Recording Service and Maintenance Services and Support for Data Storage Equipment and Software in accordance with NAVSEA technical requirements. Location is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME.
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