VHF-FM Market Survey.docx

MARKET SURVEY / CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Command and Control Communications (C3) Division National Airspace System (NAS) Recovery Communications (RCOM) Program

1. INTRODUCTION

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing Market Survey for purposes to identify capable and interested vendors that can provide products and services in support of the FAA’s migration of existing VHF/FM radio systems operating in the 162–174 MHz band from 25 kHz (wideband) to 12.5 kHz (narrowband) channel spacing.

This market survey is conducted in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) guidance and is intended solely for information and planning purposes. This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Offers (RFO), or commitment by the FAA to procure any products or services.

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this market survey is to:

a. Identify vendors capable of providing VHF/FM radio equipment, software, and associated support services; and

b. Determine the availability of qualified vendors to support the establishment of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) “D” Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

3. SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS

The FAA requires vendors to provide all hardware, software, and support services necessary to support the narrow banding transition described above.

Detailed requirements are provided in Appendix A – Goods and Services List cited as an appendix in the Statement of Work (SOW).

The FAA anticipates awarding a single or multiple-award IDIQ contract with Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) delivery orders for supplies. The contract will support recurring and scalable procurement needs across the National Airspace System (NAS).

4. VENDOR RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

Interested vendors shall submit a capability statement that includes, at a minimum:

- Demonstrated ability to meet all requirements outlined in the SOW

- Description of any current agreements with Motorola as an authorized reseller and/or other relevant manufacturers

- Summary of relevant past performance delivering similar products and services

- Technical approach and capability to support nationwide deployment, if applicable

Formatting Requirements:

- Maximum length: Five (5) pages

- Font: Times New Roman, 11-point

Additionally, vendors are encouraged to:

-Under the “Ability to Provide Goods and Services column of Appendix A, indicate “yes or No” for each item regarding their ability to provide the requirements.

- Provide comments or recommendations regarding the SOW.

5. BUSINESS INFORMATION

Vendors must include the following company information:

- Company Name

- Address

- Point of Contact

- CAGE Code

- Phone Number

- Email Address

- Website

- Ownership status (U.S. or foreign-owned) Vendors shall identify a primary point of contact for follow-up inquiries and clearly mark any proprietary or sensitive information.

6. SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS

Respondents shall indicate their business size and socioeconomic status, including:

- Small Business

- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) -Women owned small business

- Other applicable designations A completed Business Declaration Form (attached) must be included with the response.

7. NAICS CODE

The applicable NAICS code for this effort is:

334290 – Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 750 employees)

8. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses to this SIR must be submitted electronically no later than:

July 6, 2026 Submissions shall be sent to:

Stephania Ivory Contracting Officer (AAQ-450) Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 Email: Stephania.L.Ivory@faa.gov Phone: (202) 267-6408

9. PROCUREMENT STRATEGY

The FAA anticipates establishing a competitive Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) “D” Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the procurement of supplies and associated support services described herein. Task/Delivery Orders will be issued under the IDIQ contract.

The anticipated evaluation methodology for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), ensuring that all technical requirements are met while promoting cost efficiency.

Based on the results of this market survey, the FAA may pursue:

- Open competition (unrestrictive);

- Small business set-aside (including SDVOSB or SBA 8(a));

- Tiered competition; or

- Other competitive acquisition strategies, as appropriate.

The FAA intends to promote increased competition compared to prior acquisition approaches and will consider market research results in finalizing the acquisition strategy.

10. DISCLAIMERS

This market survey is issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The FAA is not seeking or accepting proposals at this time.

The FAA will not reimburse any costs associated with the preparation or submission of responses to this market survey.

If an IDIQ contract or subsequent procurement action results from this market survey, only vendors deemed qualified based on their demonstrated ability to meet all requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) and Appendix A may be considered.

The FAA reserves the right to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy based on responses received.

11. POINT OF CONTACT

All communications regarding this SIR shall be directed to the Contracting Officer identified above. Vendors are requested not to contact other FAA personnel regarding this requirement.