Sources Sought Notice.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (Not a Notice of Solicitation)

Subject: 10 SOPS Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) - Capabilities Assessment

The United States Air Force, 50th Contracting Squadron (50 CONS), is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This is not a solicitation. We are seeking technical proposals and/or capabilities statement from all interested firms, with particular interest in those qualifying as Small Business (SB), 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) small businesses.

Purpose: This Sources Sought Synopsis is intended to gather information on qualified and experienced sources with the capabilities to meet the technical requirements outlined in the attached SOW. The Government will use this information to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy to upgrade the obsolete Real Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) used for determining radio frequency interference detection and measurement.

Description of Requirement:

The 10th Space Operations Squadron (10 SOPS) requires a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) to support operations and maintenance of the Fleet Satellite Communications (FLTSATCOM), Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Follow-On (UFO) and Multi User Objective System (MUOS) satellite constellations as well as the EHF communications. The RTSA must meet or exceed the minimum specifications detailed in Attachment 1, the Statement of Work (SOW). Interested firms should carefully review the SOW to ensure a complete understanding of the technical requirements.

Attachment:

Attachment 1: DRAFT Statement of Work - Real Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING:

Interested firms are invited to submit a technical proposal and/or capabilities statement that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide the required items. The technical proposal and/or capabilities statement should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Responses should include the following information:

Company Information:

o Company Name o Address o Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone Number, Email Address) o DUNS Number o CAGE Code o Website (if applicable)

Business Size and Socioeconomic Status:

o Indicate your firm's size in relation to NAICS code 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

o Specify your firm's socioeconomic status (SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVO, Large Business). If claiming a specific socioeconomic status, provide supporting documentation (e.g., SBA certification).

Technical Capabilities:

o Provide a detailed description of your firm's experience and capabilities in providing Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers that meet or exceed the requirements outlined in the SOW.

o Highlight specific examples of past performance demonstrating your firm's expertise in this area.

o Address each key requirement in the SOW, demonstrating how your firm's solution meets or exceeds the specified performance characteristics.

o Anritsu "Or Equal" Consideration: The Government is interested in identifying vendors who can provide Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers that are "or equal" to Anritsu products, meeting or exceeding the performance specifications outlined in the SOW. If you are offering an "or equal" solution to Anritsu, please provide the following information:

Detailed Specifications: Provide a comprehensive specification sheet for your proposed "or equal" product, clearly highlighting how it meets or exceeds each requirement in the SOW.

Comparison Chart: Include a comparison chart explicitly comparing the specifications of your proposed "or equal" product to the specifications of the comparable Anritsu product (if known), or to the requirements outlined in the SOW. This chart should highlight any areas where your product exceeds the minimum requirements.

Justification: Provide a clear and concise justification explaining why your proposed "or equal" product is technically equivalent to or better than the Anritsu product.

o Describe your approach to quality control and testing to ensure that the delivered items meet the required performance standards.

Manufacturing and Supply Chain:

o Describe your manufacturing capabilities and capacity to meet the required delivery schedule of 60 days ARO.

o Address compliance with the Buy American Act (FAR 25.1). Indicate the country of origin for the major components of your proposed solution.

Documentation:

o Acknowledge your understanding and ability to provide all drawings, technical documentation, manuals, and software that are standard from the manufacturer for the items purchased at no additional charge.

Foreign Ownership/Control and Use of Foreign Nationals:

o Indicate whether your firm is foreign-owned or foreign-controlled.

o Identify any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort.

Affirmation of FAR 52.219-14 Compliance:

o Acknowledge your understanding of FAR clause 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) and affirm your ability to perform at least 50% of the effort as a small business prime contractor, if applicable.

Submission Instructions:

Electronic Submission: Submit your technical proposal and/or capabilities statement electronically to the following email addresses:

o nico.montero@spaceforce.mil o timothy.yoshihara@spaceforce.mil

Subject Line: All emails must contain the subject line: "10 SOPS RTSA " Emails without this subject line may be filtered and not received.

File Format: Acceptable file formats are .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are prohibited and will be deleted.

Page Limit: Technical proposal and/or capabilities statement should be limited to 10 pages, excluding company information, supporting documentation, and the Comparison Chart (if offering an "or equal" solution).

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will evaluate technical proposals and/or capabilities statement based on the following criteria: (1) capabilities and experience, (2) manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, (3) compliance with the Buy American Act, (4) business size and socioeconomic status, and (5) completeness and clarity of the response.

Important Notes:

This is not a solicitation and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation in the future.

Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are for informational purposes only and will be used to inform the Government's acquisition strategy.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of information in response to this notice.

The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on the responses received.

All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award of a DoD contract.

Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of the Government's assessment.

Response Deadline:

Responses are due no later than 11 August 2025, 10:00 AM Mountain Time (MT).

Points of Contact:

TSgt Nico Montero Email: nico.montero@spaceforce.mil Phone: 719-560-3432

TSgt Timothy Yoshihara Email: timothy.yoshihara@spaceforce.mil Phone: 719-567-3442

Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to the Points of Contact listed above.