Intent to sole-source purchase of E-3 AIC-28
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FD20602500253
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5996 Amplifiers
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is conducting market research for the procurement of the E-3 AIC-28 Public Address Amplifier, a critical component of the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). This advanced communication system enables secure communication between aircraft, ground stations, and command centers. The agency intends to sole-source the contract to Astronics, the original equipment manufacturer, under FAR 6.302-1 for unique mission-specific requirements. Interested parties may submit their capabilities and interest by February 16, 2025, directly to Andrew Adams or April Walls via email. The government currently does not possess technical data, drawings, or schematics for the amplifier, which further supports the sole-source justification.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity. While a precise award value is not specified, the procurement is focused on manufacturing the AIC-28 Public Address Amplifier for the E-3 Avionics Program. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 5996 for Amplifiers. The contract will be awarded on a sole-source basis to Astronics, given their exclusive development of the amplifier for the E-3's specific operational requirements. Potential respondents should note that this is an informational synopsis and does not constitute a formal solicitation, and no funds are available for response preparation.
Notice text
Sources Sought For E-3 AIC-28
(Intent to Purchase on Sole-Source Basis)
FROM: Andrew Adams 407 SCMS/GUBA
TO: DLA/ABW
LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813
FBO Post Title: Intent to sole-source purchase of E-3 AIC-28
NSN P/N Noun
5996-01-600-0981 255-402 AIC-28 Public Address Amplifiers
SUBJECT:
Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and manufacture of the E-3 AIC-28 Public Address Amplifier.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
This requirement is for the AIC-28 Public Address Amplifier on the E-3 E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). This is part of the advanced communication systems, enabling secure and reliable communication with other aircraft, ground stations, and command centers.
Impediment to Competition:
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Astronics, which was developed specifically for the E-3’s mission and operational requirements. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement.
INTEREST
The DLA/ABW Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Astronics for the manufacture of the AIC-28 Public Address Amplifier in support of the E-3 Avionics Program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 16 Feb 2025 to Andrew Adams via email (andrew.adams.13@us.af.mil) or April Walls april.walls@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
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