Air Traffic Control Voice Communications Switch (VCS)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA8102-23-R-2003
- Agency
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AFLCMC Tinker AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7G21 It And Telecom - Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Tinker Air Force Base is conducting market research for an Air Traffic Control Voice Communications Switch (VCS) procurement. This Request for Information (RFI) is designed to gather essential market insights for potential future contract solicitation. The opportunity is categorized under the NAICS code 334290 for Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 7G21 for Digital Network Products. The government is seeking information from potential vendors about their capabilities to provide voice communication switching technology for air traffic control systems. Interested parties are required to submit their responses by February 3, 2023, and can direct any questions to Amanda Jones, the Contracting Officer, via email at amanda.jones.39@us.af.mil.
This pre-solicitation notice does not include any specific set-aside designations, indicating the opportunity will be open to a broad range of potential contractors. The RFI emphasizes that responses will be treated as informational only and will not be considered formal proposals. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the current documentation, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive market research approach to understanding potential vendor capabilities for complex voice communication switching technology. The government has attached a sources sought synopsis document to provide additional context and details about the requirements. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the attached documentation and prepare detailed responses that demonstrate their technical capabilities and experience in developing advanced communication switch systems for air traffic control environments.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
UPDATE 19 Jan 23
-Extened the due date to 3 Feb 23
UPDATE 18 Jan 23
-Extended the due date to 27 Jan 23
________________________________________________________________________________________
Please see attachment for requested information to support market research for this requirement.
FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes.
Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)
(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Request for Information (RFI) or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.
(c) This RFI is issued for the purpose of planning only
(End of provision)
Please contact Amanda Jones, Contracting Officer, by email amanda.jones.39@us.af.mil with any questions or information related to this RFI.
Update #2 ·
UPDATE 18 Jan 23
-Extended the due date to 27 Jan 23
________________________________________________________________________________________
Please see attachment for requested information to support market research for this requirement.
FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes.
Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)
(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Request for Information (RFI) or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.
(c) This RFI is issued for the purpose of planning only
(End of provision)
Please contact Amanda Jones, Contracting Officer, by email amanda.jones.39@us.af.mil with any questions or information related to this RFI.
Update #1 ·
Please see attachment for requested information to support market research for this requirement.
FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes.
Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)
(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Request for Information (RFI) or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.
(c) This RFI is issued for the purpose of planning only
(End of provision)
Please contact Amanda Jones, Contracting Officer, by email amanda.jones.39@us.af.mil with any questions or information related to this RFI.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Synopsis Voice Communications Switch 17Nov22.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Air Traffic Control Voice Communication Switch Replacement | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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