Customer Service / EOI: Vehicle as a Node (VaaN) Connectivity Solution - EOI23-84

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is committed to enhancing its vehicle connectivity and communication capabilities to ensure effective firefighting and emergency response across the state. To achieve this, the RFS has partnered with NSW Telco Authority to initiate the procurement of a VaaN Connectivity Solution, which aims to provide seamless internet connectivity to firefighting vehicles. The solution will at a minimum include LEO satellite services and hardware, as well as mesh/4G routers and hardware, to provide seamless and robust connectivity for operational communications, enhancing RFS’ communication and operational efficiency.

We invite potential suppliers to participate in this EOI process and submit their responses based on the capabilities outlined in the Statement of Requirements.  

The primary goals of this EOI are twofold:  

• Firstly, to identify suppliers that possess the necessary expertise and resources for the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage. During the RFP stage, both single prime supplier options and specialist supplier options (managed by RFS) will be considered for participation. 
• Secondly, the EOI responses will help delineate the solution responsibilities to be provided by the successful supplier(s)and RFS. 

 An EOI briefing will be held at 10AM on the 3 October 2023. Please note:

• EOI Briefing registration is required by 5PM on Wednesday the 27 September 2023. Each attendee must register their attendance by filling out the form available here.
• EOI briefing questions will need to be submitted by completing the form available here by 5PM 27 September 2023. 

• The Procurement (Enforceable Procurement Provisions) Direction 2019 applies to this procurement

• A government agency may conduct negotiations with suppliers regarding the procurement

Please refer to Part A – EOI Conditions and Statement of Requirements