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Sole Source Procurement for DH Satellite Test Antenna System and Integration Services

This opportunity is for the procurement of a specialized test antenna system and related components for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright Patterson AFB. - Sole-source procurement governed by FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 13.106-1(b) due to proprietary technical requirements - Key equipment includes: - DH Satellite 5M 8PC DP Gibralter antenna (1 unit) - C14FHDSL component (1 unit) - Gibralter rack mount kit for RC 4000 (1 unit) - Swedish Microwave C LNB and KU LNB - Microwave filter for C band - Spare kits, tool kits, and cable kits - Embedded RC4000 controller in outdoor enclosure - Avcom Spectrum Analyzer & Beacon Receiver - Enhanced tracking and compass kit - AMCI resolver, motor and cable kits, armored Ethernet and power cables - Baird mount and engineering for feed design - Services required: - Factory setup and training (4 days hands-on, 1 day pre-build meeting) - System decommissioning and labeling - On-site integration (2 people, up to 3 days) - Strict technical, mechanical, and operational interface requirements for compatibility with existing infrastructure - All responsible sources may submit capability statements; detailed specifications are in attachments - No specific period of performance or contract value stated; quantities are mostly single units per item - Primary OEM is DH Satellite, with Swedish Microwave and Avcom also referenced - Potential competitors include General Dynamics, CPI Satcom, and ViaSat for similar satellite antenna systems

Description

Description

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Action: The Department of the Air Force intends to award a sole-source contract under FAR 6.302-1 / FAR 13.106-1(b) for the acquisition of a test antenna system and associated components.

Requirement: The items must meet strict technical, mechanical, and operational interface specifications compatible with existing infrastructure. The Government does not own the proprietary technical data, software, or tooling required to compete this effort.

Responses: Per FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating their technical capabilities to satisfy the requirement. Submissions will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement can be conducted. Please see attached JA and BoM for specifications.

Due Date: 25 September 2026 Anticipated Award Date: 25 September 2026 POC: tyler.fruhwirth@us.af.mil

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