Flight Termination Receiver/Decoder and UHF Command Antenna Replacement

NASA's Shared Services Center has issued a Request for Quotation for Flight Termination Receiver/Decoder and UHF Command Antenna Replacement components to support aerospace operations at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The procurement seeks two specialized electronic components: an aerodynamic blade antenna with 428 MHz center frequency designed for flat surface mounting on aircraft exterior, and a 3-tone Flight Termination System receiver/decoder compatible with 3-tone HFR 60-3 RCC 319 compliant systems operating in the 420-450 MHz frequency range. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, provide their Cage Code/UEI, include two points of contact, and demonstrate compliance with NASA's stringent Q-1A quality requirements, which mandate comprehensive quality assurance standards for aircraft components including proper documentation, certifications, and quality management systems. The evaluation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, and quotes must be submitted by October 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time to remain valid for 30 days.

This procurement is conducted as a full and open competition with no set-aside designations, making it available to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or specify award values, though it operates under NAICS code 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Both required components have strict size and weight limitations, with the antenna limited to a maximum of 5 ounces and the receiver/decoder required to be less than 3.7 cubic inches and 5 ounces. The work will be performed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, with delivery terms specified as FOB Destination and payment terms of NET 30. The technical specifications emphasize the critical nature of these flight termination system components, requiring high sensitivity, solid-state design, and multiple output capabilities to ensure safe aerospace operations.