SAM #FA481426Q0100

Sole Source Procurement of SNC Puma DART Communications Kits for Air Force Special Operations

This opportunity involves the U.S. Air Force's intent to procure and refurbish Puma DART communications kits, with all requirements being fulfilled solely by Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC): - The 6th Contracting Squadron (MacDill AFB, FL) and the 628th Contracting Squadron (Joint Base Charleston, SC) are the primary buyers. - SNC is the sole source OEM and distributor for the Puma DART and related kits, with no alternative suppliers identified through market research. - The procurement includes: - Purchase of two new Puma Ground DART Kits - Refurbishment of 19 existing Puma DART Kits - Acquisition of KC-135 Puma Deployable Aircrew Radio Terminal (DART) kits (quantity not specified) - The Puma DART is a multi-channel, single-man-portable communications suite certified by JSOC for Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) missions, providing SATCOM, Integrated Communications Systems, and Line of Sight (LOS) capabilities. - The system features 50 watts RF power, integrated SATCOM diplexer/combiner, and Low Noise Amplifiers. - No small business set-aside applies; justification is based on unique capabilities and JSOC certification. - Work and delivery locations include MacDill Air Force Base (Tampa, FL) and Joint Base Charleston (Charleston, SC).

Description

Pre-Solicitation Notice / Intent to Sole Source

The purpose of this Pre-Solicitation Notice and Intent to Sole Source is to fulfill the requirements set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101. In accordance with FAR 5.101(b)(2) pertaining to the use of other than full and open competition, publication of this notice is required when only one responsible source is available.

Pursuant to FAR 5.101(c), the required content of this notice is detailed below:

1. Points of Contact

Contracting Officer: 2d Lt Ljuan Benbow, ljuan.benbow.1@us.af.mil Contracting Specialist: SSgt Thomas Grove, thomas.grove.1@us.af.mil

2. Set-Asides

No set-aside will be utilized for this contract.

3. Codes for Services/Supplies

PSC: 5810 – Communications and Security Equipment Components NAICS: 334290 – Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

4. Description

The Puma DART is the only multi-channel, single-man-portable communications suite certified by the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) to meet the requirements for Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) missions. It is specifically designed to provide critical communications for airborne applications, featuring Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Integrated Communications Systems (ICS), and Line of Sight (LOS) capabilities. The DART system delivers 50 watts of RF power, an integrated SATCOM diplexer/combiner, and Low Noise Amplifiers for weak receive signals. Further product information can be found in the attached supporting documentation.

5. Timing

This Pre-Solicitation Notice will remain posted for 8 calendar days. Although the Government has established that only one source can currently fulfill this requirement, the contracting office is providing ample posting time to encourage future competition, broaden industry participation, and notify small business concerns of potential prime contracting and subcontracting opportunities.

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