HAWK Klystron Tubes

Request for Information (RFI) for HAWK Klystron Tubes

The Army Contracting Command - Redstone, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898, on behalf of the Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD), hereby issues the following Request for Information/Sources Sought (RFI/SS) to ascertain the level of qualified vendors desiring to contract for the production of HAWK Klystron Tubes.    

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach.  This RFI is released pursuant to FAR 15.201(e).  It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.  This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties’ expense. 

The United States Government (USG) has a requirement for the following HAWK Klystron Tubes. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price 5-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract.

MODEL           NSN                         NOUN             CY23  CY24  CY25  CY26  CY27  TOTAL

VA-517B1        5960-01-469-1684   Electron Tube   45      45       45       45       45      1-225

VA-896D1        5960-01-468-4404   Electron Tube   50      50       50       50       50      1-250

VKR-7014A1   5960-01-468-4401   Electron Tube   50      50       50       50       50      1-250

VKR-7014B1   5960-01-468-4405   Electron Tube   25      25       25       25       25      1-125

VKR-7014C1   5960-01-468-4406   Electron Tube   20      20       20       20       20      1-100

VKX-7968A1   5960-01-468-4407   Electron Tube   50      50       50       50       50       1-250

VA-145E          5960-01-078-0684   Electron Tube   5         5         5         5         5        1-25

Qualifications:

1. Each vendor must be able to develop, implement, and maintain an effective and economical quality system in accordance with (IAW) ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001 or equivalent system as agreed between the contractor and the USG.

2. Each vendor must be able to pass First Article Testing IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.209-3 if they haven’t produced the part(s) in the past 2 years and provide documentation of same.

3. Each vendor must be able to have financial stability to produce the parts with a Firm-Fixed price contract with no upfront funding from the USG.

4. Each vendor must be able to submit technical documentation of their capabilities to produce the parts on this list. The technical document requirements must include an established and implemented QA plan, an established and implemented HAZMAT program, the availability of experienced resources, the necessary equipment & test capabilities to support the effort, and ability to meet the requirements of MIL STD packaging for classified items and magnetized items.

5. Vendors cannot pick and choose parts to bid on and parts must be from only one supplier. This procurement will be an all or nothing.

The information provided may be used by the Army in developing its acquisition strategy and in its Statement of Work/Statement of Objectives or Performance Specifications.  Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.  If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov website.  It is the responsibility of any potential offeror to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement.