RSU Sources Sought 2.0 Final.pdf

Radio System Upgrade (RSU) on International Airborne Advanced Warning and Control System (AWACS)

ACTIVE

Contract Opportunity Notice ID

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

AFMC

Sub Command

AFLCMC

Office

HANSCOM AFB, MA

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)

• All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA

• Original Published Date: 20 Feb 2025

• Original Response Date: 15 calendar days after publishing to GSA OASIS+

• Inactive Policy:

• Original Inactive Date:

• Initiative:

o None

Classification

• Product Service Code: J016 Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Aircraft

Components and Accessories

• NAICS Code:

o 541330 – Engineering Services

• Place of Performance: Hanscom AFB, MA USA

Description The U.S. Air Force, Hanscom AFB, MA, is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify potential parties interested in providing Radio System Upgrade on International Airborne Advanced Warning and Control System (AWACS). The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if necessary. There is no requirement currently.

Scope of work that needs to be addressed:

Integrate the following: HF solution to include external cryptographic devices. Replace UHF and VHF radios with ARC-210 radios.

Include in design: Provide SATURN capability, Ensure compliance with Tactical Secure Voice Cryptographic Interoperability Specification (TSVCIS).

Include in design: Provide Data Link support solutions.

Design integration of legacy components with newly procured equipment: Legacy antennas to be integrated with new radio systems. A co-site analysis must be performed to determine the impact of the new capabilities to be implemented on the platform.

Please state any analogous experience with Radio Systems Upgrades on large aircraft and include an existing schedule that encompass procurement timeline, integration/testing timeline, and installation timeline.

Additional Scope of work that should be considered:

Support third-party SW development for Radio Systems Upgrade (RSU) based on the latest mission computing SW.

Installation and Integration options will take place in CONUS and OCONUS by US personnel.

The contractor shall assist with any certifications such as airworthiness certification in order to successfully have the radio system fully mission capable.

Training to be provided by contractor either on site or OCONUS for maintainers and operators of the radios.

Technical Orders/Technical Manuals development and updates for the radio system.

Each submission shall include continuous support/sustainment of capabilities.

Terms and Conditions There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors.

A Request For Information (RFI) containing the RSU technical details and requirements will be provided directly to interested Contractors within 15 calendar day of receipt of a complete Contractor Request Package. Requests will be evaluated on a case by case basis and only approved Contractors will be provided with the detailed RFI. Approved Contractors must complete and sign the attached Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), to safeguard technical and programmatic data related to this international AWACS program prior to receiving the RSU RFI.

Period of Performance:

The period of performance for this potential effort is September 2026 – September 2030.

Firm's response to this Synopsis shall include the following information:

1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, website, and email address.

2. Firm's interest in receiving the detailed RSU RFI.

3. Firm's capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity (include firm's capability to execute comparable work performed within the past five (5) years:

Brief description of the project and how it was comparable to the International AWACS RSU, customer name, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction, and dollar value of the project).

4. Firm's Business Category and Business Size.

5. Indicate if significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability.

6. Signed NDA provided in attachment of Sources Sought

All responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research will be evaluated and used in determining acquisition strategy.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 15 calendar days after publishing by 1200 P.M EST. A signed NDA must be included with the response in order to be eligible to receive a detailed RFI. In accordance with FAR 52.204-13, the Contractor shall maintain registration in System for Award Management (SAM) during contract performance and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement. All interested businesses must be registered in SAM at www.sam.gov to be eligible for Government contracts. All interested businesses must also be awardees on General Services Administration (GSA) One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) contract. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Celina Campbell (celina.campbell@us.af.mil) and John Ballou (john.ballou@us.af.mil).

Attachments/Links

Attachment 1: Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

WIM Contracting Division

Hanscom AFB, MA

USA

Primary Point of Contact

Celina Campbell celina.campbell@us.af.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

John Ballou john.ballou@us.af.mil