Sources Sought.docx

Sources Sought Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Communication and Electronics Equipment

Introduction The Army Contracting Command- Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Division D, on behalf of Communication and Engineering Command Security Assistance Management Directorate (CECOM SAMD), is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest and industry technologies available to support a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) in the purchase of the equipment in section 1 in support of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract over 5 years.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards may be made. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions.

Disclaimer THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Program Background Communication Electronics Command (CECOM) Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) supports foreign allies who procure Army standard configuration aircrafts, avionics equipment, radars, radios, and ancillary support and equipment. The purpose of this IDIQ is support various SAMD customers requiring the items listed but not limited to in Section 1.

Company must be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR). The intent of this Sources Sought is to assess the state-of-the art of the technology available for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity products that could be applied to meet this requirement.

Section 1. Equipment & Accessories RT-1808A Receiver Transmitter

AM-7565 High Power Amplifier

MT-7168 RT Mounting Base

MT-7321 Mounting Base w/KAB

MT-7166 HPA Mounting Base

AM-7529 SATCOM PREAMP- DUAL ANTENNA

C-12609 5V FILL PANEL

C-12608 28V FILL PANEL

C-12601 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

AM-7566 SATCOM PREAMP- SINGLE ANTENNA

EVALUATION KIT MXF-4037

MXF-4027 Receiver Transmitter (HQ ECCM)

MXF-4029 Multimode Receiver Transmitter w/o COMSEC (HQ/SINCGARS ECCM)

MXF-4032 Multimode Receiver Transmitter w/o COMSEC (NO ECCM)

CONTROL RADIO SET- REMOTE MOUNT C-11718

CONTROL RADIO SET- REMOTE MOUNT C-11718

Mount - MT-4838

Mating Connector Package (7 connectors)

Keep Alive Battery Kit

SA Keep Alive Battery Chassis

Battery Pack KAB

Production: PCMCIA USB Preset (PUP) Card

RT-1987 Receiver Transmitter

MXF-4027 (v3)

Control Indicator, RT-1987 Version

MXF-4027 w/AES encryption 902844-801

Control Indicator - ARC - 164A version

Control Indicator - ARC - 232A version

MXF-4059 Receiver Transmitter

MXF-4058 Receiver Transmitter

HOLD UP BATTERY (HUB) FOR RT-1987

Non-Developmental Item. The items should be a non- developmental item to the maximum extent possible.

Qualification. The items in section 1 must be qualified and demonstrate compliance to ISO 9001-2008 certified. Proof of qualification should be addressed in the response.

Maintenance, Inspection and Repair. The Government desires a system with minimal maintenance and inspection requirements at the organizational level. The system should also be easily repairable for deployed units.

Eligibility The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 334220. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) is 5821.

Submission Details Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 X 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to provide the products/systems listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format. No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of the RFP will be accepted prior to its release.

Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Alexandra Bryant, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email alexandra.c.bryant.civ@mail.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 17 December 2019 and reference this synopsis number in subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required products/systems, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address with Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, primary points of contact (POCs) and their email address, Web site address, telephone number, and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the requirements of this notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.