SAM #FA4600_PRC-167_Radio_System

Sources Sought for L3Harris AN/PRC-167 Radio System, Accessories, and Installation

The 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, under the Department of the Air Force and Air Combat Command, is seeking information from vendors for a radio system procurement supporting the 1st Airborne Command Control Squadron (1 ACCS). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, 1st Airborne Command Control Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base - OEMs and Vendors: - L3Harris is the only OEM specifically named (AN/PRC-167 Radio System, part number RF-345M-MP003) - Products/Services Requested: - AN/PRC-167 Radio System (RF-345M-MP003) - Accessories: VHF/UHF Line-of-Sight antenna, MUOS-capable antenna, SATCOM antenna, masts, lithium-ion batteries (4 per radio), 2-bay charging station, battery eliminator, speaker box, coaxial cable, speaker wire - Installation services for radio system and accessories - Technical Requirements: - Radio must support VHF-LO, VHF-HI, UHF bands (30-512 MHz), Line-of-Sight and SATCOM, VULOS and MUOS waveforms, secure communications up to TOP SECRET, RoIP capability, small form-factor for office desk, two Receiver/Transmitters, upgradable - Antennas and masts must be suitable for roof installation on a large office building and withstand various weather conditions - Batteries and charging station must ensure radio operation during power outages - Notable Requirements: - System must maintain communications with E-4B aircraft and 595 AMXS during ground and flight operations - Secure communications up to TOP SECRET - RoIP (Radio over IP) capability - No specific purchase quantities for most items; technical specifications detailed in the Statement of Need - Market research to identify other commercially available products that meet these requirements

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: Note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals; the 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, is seeking information for market research purposes only for the following items listed below:

The 1st Airborne Command Control Squadron (1 ACCS) is seeking to acquire a radio system with accessories and installation services in accordance with Attachment 1 of this sources sought.

We believe the NAICS for this product to be 334220. If you believe this incorrect, please feel free to let me know what NAICS better fits the criteria. Given the technical specifications as outlined in Attachment 1, we believe AN/PRC-167 Radio System by L3Harris, part #RF-345M-MP003, is the only capable radio system to fulfill 1st ACCS requirements. This sources sought is to determine if there are any other products commercially available that should be considered and if so to help expand the list of potential offerers.

Your response must include a capability statement of your company and can include past performance of similar work done.

IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement.

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