ENTR RFI_3 Mar 25_ (002).pdf

Request for Information (RFI)

5 March 2025

Embedded National Tactical Radio (ENTR) V4

CAUTION:

The government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide production of the Embedded National Tactical Radio (ENTR) V4 for use by United States Government (USG) agencies, the United States Department of Defense (DoD), and our Collaborating Nations (CN).

The government does not own the data for ENTR V4. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

In accordance with FAR 52.215-3:

a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research or otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

b) Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this RFI, your response will be treated as informational only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

c) This RFI is issued for the purpose of market research.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the ENTR V4 requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows contractors to provide their company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.).

3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability. Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

b. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Program Manager, Luis Gonzalez luis.gonzalez.62@us.af.mil 478-222-0683 and Aaron Dean, aaron.dean.3.ctr@us.af.mil 478-397-8617 and have in the subject line the RFI title. Contract-specific questions may be addressed to the PCO, Syemeiko Johnston, syemeiko.johnston.1@us.af.mil and have in the subject line the RFI title. Electronic communication shall be received no later than 4:00pm EST, Friday, 4 April 2025.

mailto:luis.gonzalez.62@us.af.mil mailto:aaron.dean.3.ctr@us.af.mil mailto:syemeiko.johnston.1@us.af.mil

REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

Embedded National Tactical Radio (ENTR) V4

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to build the Embedded National Tactical Radio (ENTR) V4 in both footed and non-footed versions.

NOUN P/N

Embedded National Tactical Radio (ENTR) V4 Footed 762-010976-3 Embedded National Tactical Receiver (ENTR) V4 Non-Footed 762-010976-1

This requirement is for the procurement of the ENTR V4 in both the footed and non-footed versions. Our procurement strategy is a five-year contract (basic plus 4 option years) and will continue through FY28. The projected quantities will be Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) with 50 units in the first year and 25 units per year thereafter with versions to be identified at time of order.

The Government’s need for the procurement of the ENTR V4 is required in order to support multiple missions associated with, and across Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS). The ENTR is a receive only radio that allows IBS users from multiple platforms (air, land, and sea) to receive near real-time data providing threat avoidance, threat warning, targeting, target tracking, target/situation awareness, maneuvering, force protection, indications, and warnings. The ENTR allows users to receive IBS UHF signals via radio frequency and can simultaneously receive and process up to four IBS alternative-path channels as well as the Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB). Additionally, the ENTR natively hosts tactical receive segment (TRS) and is also compatible with other external TRS applications allowing the user to display critical mission data.

Non-Footed ENTR V4 Footed ENTR V4

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Embedded National Tactical Receiver (ENTR) Variant 4 (Footed), P/N 762-010976-3, Embedded National Tactical Receiver (ENTR) Variant 4, P/N 762-010976-1

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

334511

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Large Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• System for Award Management (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Electronic communication must be received no later than 4PM Eastern Standard Time on 4 April 2025. Responses must be sent electronically via AMRDEC SAFE (https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/) to Syemeiko Johnston at syemeiko.johnston.1@us.af.mil.

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Program Manager, Luis Gonzalez luis.gonzalez.62@us.af.mil 478-222-0683 and Aaron Dean, aaron.dean.3.ctr@us.af.mil 478-397-8617.

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/ mailto:syemeiko.johnston.1@us.af.mil mailto:luis.gonzalez.62@us.af.mil mailto:aaron.dean.3.ctr@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

General Information

1. Briefly describe the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your companies past experience in manufacturing the ENTR. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals.

4. What is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements

5. Does your company own the data rights? If so, is your company willing to sell the data rights to the Government?

6. How soon can your company deliver ENTR radios?

Commerciality Questions:

1. Do you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources? If so, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Does your company offer similar terms and conditions to both? Briefly describe any differences, if any.

2. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for this item or items similar in nature to this requirement.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in the manufacture of the same or similar components, which are currently utilized in the commercial or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

a. Contract Number

b. Procuring Agency

c. Contract Value

d. Number of assets shipped

4. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?