SSJ_LRTA - Redacted.pdf

This document is a Special Notice announcing the Department of the Air Force Space Command's intent to sole source the purchase of a proprietary Long Range Tracking Antenna (LRTA) from AeroVironment, Inc. The LRTA is required to communicate with the existing PUMA drone systems used by the 30th Security Forces Squadron. Key requirements for the LRTA include high-gain and omnidirectional antennas, automatic tracking, operating in AeroVironment's military frequency bands, AC power with remote control, fiber optic link to the ground control station, and a range up to 60 km. This is not a request for proposal or quote, but rather a notice inviting interested parties to submit technical and pricing information to demonstrate their capability to provide the same item and service. Responses are due by 1130 Pacific Time on June 20, 2024. There are no set-aside restrictions, and the intended procurement will be classified under NAICS code 334220 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.