SAM #N68335-26-RFI-1123

NAVAIR RFI for E-2 aircraft fiber-optic test adapters, probes, and cleaners

NAVAIR is gathering information on fiber-optic test equipment for E-2 aircraft maintenance and fault isolation. - Government buyers: Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD); end users include the U.S. Navy (USN), France (SBM and GXM), and Japan. - Request: Fiber-optic test adapters, probes, and connector cleaners for maintaining E-2 aircraft systems, including the Radar Auxiliary Rack, Radar Receiver, and Mission Computer. - Quantities: The attached CLIN table lists multiple quantities by buyer. The product line items below combine entries with identical part numbers across the table. - Notable requirements: Dry-action cleaners are specified for MIL-PRF-28876 and MIL-DTL-38999 test adapters. Test probes are specified as 62.5/125 μm and 2 m long. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, OEM, or reseller is identified by name in the provided materials; the listed part numbers do not establish a confirmed vendor. - Opportunity status: This is an RFI for product information, not a purchase commitment or formal solicitation. The notice does not specify a period of performance or contract value.

Description

Pursuant to FAR 15.201(e)- This is a Request for Information only. There is no solicitation package available. This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirements of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) PGI 206.103-170.

This procurement is for new fiber optic adapters and tools required to support critical maintenance and fault isolation for the E-2 aircraft platform. The equipment is necessary for the United States Navy (USN) and for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners, including France and Japan. Please see the attachment found below for the CLIN table for the items being procurred. This equipment is essential for the fault isolation and maintenance of the aircraft's Radar Auxiliary Rack, Radar Receiver, Mission Computer, and other critical systems.

This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes and is issued in conformance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1; it does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Proposals (RFP), or a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government WILL NOT pay for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation may be announced under a separate SAM announcement. Any requests for copies of solicitations will not be addressed since this is an RFI, not an IFB, RFP or RFQ. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All interested parties should send company information and descriptive literature on currently available products that meet the Navy's requirements, as described above. With the response, include a point of contact, phone number, email address, website information, DUNS number, CAGE Code, and Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI. Any responses in reference to this RFI shall be submitted electronically to the Point of Contact associated with this RFI no later than the requested responses date.

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