SSS Transmitters_2026.docx

Sources Sought Synopsis USAF, Space & C3I Transmitters

This notice is a combined Request for Information and Synopsis. The primary purposes of this notice are as follows:

· Conduct market research to determine if other sources are capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist and if commercial items or non-developmental items are available that meet the agency’s requirements

· Improve small business access to acquisition information

· Enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities

This announcement is not a Request for Proposal or an Invitation for Bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to contract on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for any information solicited herein. Interested parties should contact Wyatt Snare at wyatt.snare@us.af.mil or Chao Chen at chao.chen.1@us.af.mil.

Detailed Information Contracting Office: PZAAA Address: 6050 Gum Lane, Hill AFB, UT 84056 Table 1.

NSNs:

5840-01-475-2319

5840-01-644-8215

5840-01-505-2519

5840-01-508-1032

5840-01-656-4618

5840-01-657-1845

5840-01-657-1847

5840-01-657-1848

5840-01-657-2806

5840-01-659-0850

5840-01-659-2542

5840-01-659-4499

5840-01-659-3010

5840-01-617-0146

5840-01-598-6408

5840-01-599-9081

Estimated Quantity: TBD

NAICS: 811210

Solicitation Number: N/A Response Date: 22 March 2026 Archive Date: 6 April 2026 Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set aside for small businesses Points of Contact: Wyatt Snare, Chao Chen Emails: wyatt.snare@us.af.mil, chao.chen.1@us.af.mil Phone: 801-775-6403, 801-586-7040 Statements Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements.

The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part.

Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government.

It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the following firms: APPLIED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC. (CAGE 3Z966) Based upon market research, the Government is not planning on using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 30 days of this notice.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.

Prospective offerors are advised that foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level.

All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. dollars.

NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only. The Government is performing market research to identify budget requirements and sources of repair for the NSNs in Table 1.