10 SOPS/Solid State Power Amplifiers

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Solicitation number
FA255025SSPA
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80912, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Air Force Space Command is conducting market research to procure a Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) for maintaining current operating levels at 10 SOPS. The specific requirement is for one 500W L&S-Band (1750-2120MHz) 1:1 Redundant Outdoor SSPA with a Rx Filter, matching the Brand Name or Equal Model PA1038. This pre-solicitation notice is designed to identify potential industry sources and assess market capabilities, with a focus on gathering comprehensive information about vendor qualifications. Interested parties are required to submit a capability statement, provide past performance contract details, share contact information, and indicate their business size and classification. The response deadline is February 12, 2025, and vendors must email both the Contracting Officer (Mrs. Cheri Kuzio) and Contract Specialist (A1C Nodar Dundua) with their submissions, referencing the RFI number FA255025SSPA.

The pre-solicitation notice encourages participation from small businesses, including specific socio-economic categories such as Section 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. While no specific set-aside has been designated, the government is committed to ensuring robust competition among potential contractors. Responses will be evaluated based on the submitted capability statements, past performance, and ability to meet the technical requirements. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a corresponding Product Service Code (PSC) of 6625 for Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments. Vendors are requested to confirm the NAICS classification or suggest a more appropriate alternative, and to provide their GSA contract number if applicable.

Notice text

1.  This RFI is issued solely to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes.  This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any potential future RFQ. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research, a continuous process for collecting and analyzing information about capabilities within the market to satisfy agency needs. The acquisition strategy has not yet been determined and market research results will assist in determining the direction this acquisition may take.

2.  The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.  Responses are requested from all business sizes.

3. This is a requirement for one Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) to maintain current operating levels at 10 SOPS. This requirement will be Brand Name or Equal:  QTY 1 (One) 500W L&S-Band (1750-2120MHz) 1:1 Redundant Outdoor SSPA w/ Rx Filter.  Model PA1038

4.  Responses must address the following:

a. Provide a capability statement to show the ability to meet requirement.

b. Provide similar past performance contract numbers, dollar value, etc.

c. Provide point of contact, email, phone number, and SAM unique number (UEI) or CAGE Code.

d. Provide GSA contract number, if applicable.

e. Provide information if the NAICS is correct or if a different NAICS is a better fit.  Please specify the different NAICS, if applicable, and explain why.

f. Include whether you are a small or large business. If small business, please specify what type.

g. Any other comments relevant to this requirement.

5.  Responses: All interested parties shall notify both the CO, Mrs.Cheri Kuzio cheri.kuzio@spaceforce.mil and CS, A1C Nodar Dundua at nodar.dundua.1@spaceforce.mil within the posted date.  Please identify the RFI number FA255025SSPA in the email subject line.

6.  Any questions regarding this Sources Sought can be directed to both the CO and CS listed above.

Notice history

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This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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