Sources Sought Blade Radio Repair_v5.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Headquarters Utah Test and Training Range(UTTR)/A4L are seeking sources for t h e Blade Radio repair effort.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: AFSC OL_H/PZIOA

6038 Aspen Ave, Bldg 1289 Hill AFB, UT 84056

INTRODUCTION:

This is not a solicitation, but rather a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT to acquire a company able to tear down, evaluate, and repair the RT-4110 Blade Radio, part number 270- 3186-070. The Statement of Work (SOW) is found in Attachment 1: “Blade Radio Repair, Statement of Work, 28 January 2026”.

In accordance with FAR Part 10, Market Research, Headquarters at the Utah Test and Training Range/A4L is seeking information for potential sources for the tear down, evaluate, and repair of the RT-4110 Blade Radio, part number 270-3186-070. The anticipated contract will have a 12 month base with five (5) one (1) year options as the period of performance (PoP). Plus a 6-month option to extend the services.

Security Requirements: PM: Katie Connelly Kathryn.connelly.1@us.af.mil 801-777-5393

Previous Contract Background: FA820125P0013 – UTTR contract for the repair and return of RT-4110 Blade Radios.

Anticipated CLIN Structure: The Government is contemplating the use of a contract with CLINS to include a Firm-Fixed Price.

The RFP release date is subject to change but is anticipated to be posted on or about 8 April, 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor all postings.

1.1 SOURCES SOUGHT INFORMATION:

1.2 DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR AN

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB). IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.20l(e), THIS

NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE 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 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THE

GOVERNMENT MAY USE THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM RESPONSES

TO THIS NOTICE IN DETERMINING ITS ACQUISITION APPROACH. THE

ISSUANCE OF THIS NOTICE DOES NOT RESTRICT THE GOVERNMENT

ACQUISTION APPROACH.

1.3 REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

Interested firms should submit information as to the capabilities, capacity, and experience to tear down, evaluate, and repair the RT-4110 Blade Radio, part number 270-3186-070 set forth in Attachment 1: “Blade Radio Repair, Statement of Work, 28 January 2026” mailto:Kathryn.connelly.1@us.af.mil

The capabilities should describe relevant contract experience offered to Government and commercial customers, include a reference to the contract number, magnitude, place of performance and points of contact for each example provided (name, POC, mailing address, e-mail, telephone number, fax number and the company's web page (if applicable)).

Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.

1.4 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE. (NAICS):

The anticipated NAICS Code is 334220; the corresponding Small Business size standard in total number of employees is 1,250 or fewer. If the NAICS Code or Small Business size standard appears to be incorrect, please suggest alternative NAICS Code(s) and Small Business size(s) for consideration.

1.5 SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Vendors interested in responding to this announcement should submit UNCLASSIFIED technical capabilities statement via email NLT 1400 MST 8 April 2026, to the Contract Specialist 1Lt James Bruce, james.bruce.10@us.af.mil AND Contracting Officer Stephanie Hatlem, stephanie.hatlem@us.af.mil NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED. CLASSIFIED information will NOT be accepted. The Government will not award a contract solely based on this Sources Sought, nor will it reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Responses shall be limited to 5 pages. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information.

Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

It is the submitter's sole responsibility to verify the file was received and can be viewed.

All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personnel reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection against unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

1.6 RESPONSES SHALL INCLUDE:

a) Business name and address;

b) Name of company representative and their business title;

c) Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable);

d) CAGE code;

e) UEI Number;

f) Capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages) demonstrating ability to perform in accordance with paragraphs 1.3 and 1.4 above and Attachment 1: “Blade Radio Repair, Statement of Work, 28 January 2026”.

g) Provide any anticipated Teaming Arrangements or information regarding your plans to use a Joint V enture. Any response involving teaming arrangements should delineate between the work that could be accomplished by the prime and the work that could be accomplished by the teaming partner(s).

h) Additionally, provide a description of similar services offered to the Government or to commercial customers within the past three years.

i) Provide suggested contract arrangements (i.e. firm-fixed price, cost-plus fixed fee, cost-reimbursement, etc.) best suited for these services.

j) Provide suggested contract line-item number (CLIN) arrangements best suited for these services.

1) Provide other suggestions to ensure this contract requirement and contents are best suited for these services. Identify any major performance, schedule, or cost risk anticipated at this time.

1.7 QUESTIONS:

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to the Contracting POCs stated in Para 1.6 above. Questions are to be submitted NLT 1400 MST 1 April 2026. Verbal, phone or fax questions will NOT be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on SAM.gov website. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information.

1.8 SUMMARY:

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT to identify potential contractors that can provide the tear down, evaluate, and repair of the RT-4110 Blade Radio, part number 270-3186-070. The information provided in this announcement is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The DAF has not made a commitment to procure any of the supplies/services discussed, and release of this Sources Sought should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

1.9 CLAUSES:

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment

52.222-3 Convict Labor

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons

52.225-1 Buy-American Supplies

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving

52.232.33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management

52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards

52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufacutred or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires

52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706

5352.223-9000 Ozone Depleting Substances

5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to AFB

5352.201-9101 OMSBUDSMAN (JUL 2023)