SAM #FA8105-VHFTransceiver

Sources Sought for KC-135 VHF Transceiver and Data Radio

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), KC-135 Program Office at Tinker Air Force Base is seeking industry input for a digitally controlled VHF Communication Transceiver and VHF Data Radio for KC-135 aircraft. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), KC-135 Program Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Collins Aerospace is referenced for mounting compatibility (MMT-125 Modular Mounting Tray, P/N 622-9670-002) - Products/Services Requested: - Digitally Controlled VHF Communication Transceiver and VHF Data Radio - Must fit Collins Aerospace MMT-125 Modular Mounting Tray (P/N 622-9670-002) - Physical constraints: Height 3.44 in, Width 2.50 in, Depth 14.12 in, Weight approx. 3.5-4.0 lbs - Frequency range: 118-152 MHz - Channel spacing: 25 kHz and 8.33 kHz - Minimum 18 watts RF output power - Supports VDL Mode A, Mode 2, CPDLC - Built-In Test capability - 28 VDC power - ARINC 429 and CSDB tuning buses - Compatible with CMU-4000/900 units - MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 compliant - Compatible with 653-4005-002 Male-TL 66 connector - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must be compatible with Collins Aerospace mounting tray and connectors - Must support both commercial and military aviation standards - Integration with existing avionics (CMU-4000/900) - Compliance with military environmental and electromagnetic standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461) - Data-link capabilities (VDL Mode A, Mode 2, CPDLC)

Description

This sources sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought is strictly voluntary.

This Market Research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. The results of the Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. Additionally, this sources sought is being used to gather constructive information from industry to improve the Request For Proposal (RFP).

Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. Note: FAR 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting requires a small business prime on a Set-Aside to perform at least 50% of the cost of contract performance. Small business primes may now count “first tier subcontracted” work performed by similarly situated entities as if it were performed by the prime itself.

To assist in market research and determination of any applicable small business set-aside for this effort, small businesses interested in priming this effort and planning to use “similarly situated entities” to meet the Limitations on Subcontracting, are requested to identify the name & CAGE Code of the specific firm(s) intending to partner/subcontract with to meet the stated requirements, as well as their small business size status under the NAICS that as the prime, you would assign for their workshare. Information regarding any planned similarly situated entity should be included in answering any questions outlined in the Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to assist the Government’s capability determination

Please see attachment for salient characteristics and requirements.

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