SAM #6973GH-26-R-00227

FAA Single Source Upgrade of SR Hawk RTUs by SRCTec for CBP MVSS-R Systems

This procurement opportunity involves the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeking to upgrade specialized surveillance equipment for Customs and Border Protection (CBP): - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Franchise Acquisition Services, Oklahoma City - OEMs and Vendors: - SRCTec LLC (Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Upgrade services for four (4) SR Hawk Receiver/Transmitter Units (RTU) - Upgrade from Spiral 6 to Spiral 7 configuration - Units to be used as spares for CBP's MVSS-R systems - Unique or Notable Requirements: - SRCTec is the only vendor with proprietary technical expertise, access to manufacturer-controlled firmware, diagnostic tools, specialized test equipment, and configuration management processes required for the upgrade - No competitive solicitation; single source justification - NAICS code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing)

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to negotiate a contract on a single source basis to SRCTec, North Syracuse, NY, for the upgrade of four (4) SR Hawk Receiver/Transmitter Units (RTU) from Spiral 6 to Spiral 7 to be used as spares for CBP’s MVSS-R systems.

SRCTec LLC possesses unique technical expertise required to perform the SR Hawk Radar upgrades, including proprietary knowledge of system architecture, software configuration, hardware integration requirements, and calibration procedures. The upgrade requires access to manufacturer-controlled firmware, proprietary diagnostic tools, specialized test equipment, and configuration management processes that are not available to third-party vendors.

In accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System Paragraph 3.2.2.4, the purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of the basis of the FAA's decision to contract with a selected source via single source procedures.

The proposed principle North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,350 employees.

This announcement is for informational purposes only, not a Solicitation/Request for Proposal. A competitive solicitation is not available for this procurement.

All questions pertaining to this announcement should be addressed in writing to the Contracting Officer, Connie Houpt via email, connie.m.houpt@faa.gov.

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