Anticipated Sole Source Award to Tactical Communications Group
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Edwards AFB has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Tactical Communications Group Inc. of Tewksbury, Massachusetts. This Synopsis of Contract Action (SOCA) is not a solicitation but rather a notification to industry regarding the USAF's planned procurement action for specialized software upgrades and components. The contract falls under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) with a size standard of $47,000,000 and involves the acquisition of 18 tactical data link testing software components including ADS-B Upgrade, GPS Software, J16.0 Imagery, DIS Interface, Multi MIDS Host Server, Variable Message Format, JREAP Appendix A, and SIMPLE Interface. The anticipated contract value ranges between the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and $750,000, and will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 2302(b) as a sole source procurement.
The primary purpose of this notice is to inform potential contractors about the government's procurement intent while seeking to identify other qualified sources and their business size classifications. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the requirements must submit a complete technical package with clear evidence of their capabilities, along with proper SAM.gov registration and Offeror's Representations and Certifications for Commercial Items in accordance with FAR 52.212-3. All responses must be received by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on June 13, 2025, and submitted via email to designated AFTC contracting personnel. The software components are specifically designed for testing J-series messages associated with Link 16 and JREAP protocols, supporting tactical communications testing requirements. An ombudsman process is available for addressing concerns, with the AFTC Vice Commander serving as the point of contact for dispute resolution.
Notice text
This is a synopsis of contract action (SOCA); this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZF will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this SOCA or any follow-up information requests.
The purpose of this SOCA is to notify industry of the USAF’s intent of contract action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc.) please do not request a copy of solicitation, as one does not exist.
The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZZF), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 United States Code (USC) 2302(b), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and DAFFARS 5313.501 to Tactical Communications Group Inc., 2 Highwood Dr. Suite 200, Tewksbury, MA, 01876-1100.
The applicable NAICS is 513210; Software Publishers, with a size standard of $47,000,000.
The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirements:
QTY 1: ADS B Upgrade (p/n TCG-ADS B)
QTY 3: GPS SOFTWARE (p/n TCG-GPS)
QTY 3: J16.0 IMAGERY (p/n TCG-IMG)
QTY 4: DIS INTERFACE (p/n TCG-DIS)
QTY 3: MULTI MIDS HOST SERVER (p/n TCG-MMH)
QTY 2: VARIABLE MESSAGE FORMAT (p/n TCG-VMF)
QTY 1: JREAP APPENDIX A (p/n TCG-JREAP A)
QTY 1: SIMPLE INTERFACE (p/n TCG-SMPL)
There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.
In addition, the response should include verification of the Offeror’s Representation and Certifications—Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offer does not have a copy of this provision, go to http://www.sam.gov/ to load required information. Any response received without completing this registration will be considered noncompliant.
Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR part 12.
All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement.
The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider, and facilitate, the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (DAFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.
Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, 13 June 2025. Responses should be submitted via email to: Contracting Specialist Kimberly Jaime (AFTC/PZZF), E-mail: kimberly.jaime@us.af.mil or Contracting Officer Christina Day (AFTC/PZZF), Email: christina.day.6@us.af.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 3. SSJ.F1S0AG5147A001.Signed Redacted.pdf |
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