Notice of Intent for Blue Sky Antenna Masts
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Lompoc, California 93437, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Space Command, specifically the 2nd Range Operations Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, has issued a Special Notice for a brand-name procurement action for a Blue Sky Antenna Mast AL2 Lift Series Winch. The procurement is specifically for a unique antenna mast system designed to support Cambium Networks PTP600 and PTP700 Microwave Antennas. Market research indicates that the Blue Sky Antenna Mast is the only product capable of meeting the squadron's technical requirements, which include extending up to 5 meters and enabling direct line of sight communication across terrain. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, with a business size standard of 1,250 employees. The notice is for a non-competitive procurement under the Authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
Contractors interested in this opportunity have until February 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM PST to submit a response challenging the brand-name justification. To be considered, firms must provide a detailed interest letter demonstrating their ability to provide an equivalent supply that meets the specified requirements. The government will review all proposals received within 7 days of the notice's publication and retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the contract action. The procurement is for 8 Blue Sky Antenna Mast Kits, each containing specific components like a wheeling carrying bag, tripod, winch, mast poles, and ground equipment necessary for rapid deployment in rugged field environments. Interested parties should contact Contracting Officer Chris Hummel or Contracting Specialist Paul Baraldi and reference contract number FA461025QBSAW. The 30th Contracting Squadron will not reimburse any costs associated with submitting capability information.
Notice text
The 2nd Range Operations Squadron, Vandenberg SFB, CA intends to issue a brand-name procurement action for a Blue Sky Antenna Mast AL2 Lift Series Winch, P/N 200H-W-L205-BSM-00. The requiring unit has Cambium Networks PTP600 and/or PTP700 Microwave Antennas that must be mounted to Antenna Masts that can extend up to 5 meters (16.5 feet) to enable mission partners to obtain direct line of sight across the terrain at Vandenberg Space Force Base, which enables stable, uninterrupted communication links. The requiring activity must also have masts that are capable of rapid deployment. Masts must be capable of quick assembly/disassembly and easily transportable across rugged terrain. Market research indicates that the Blue Sky Antenna Mast AL2 Lift Series Winch is the only product on the market that can meet these requirements. The applicable NAICS for this acquisition is 334220, “Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing”, with a business size standard of 1,250 employees. The proposed contract is for items for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the Authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1). This is a notice of intent to award a brand-name procurement action and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within 7 days of publication of this Special Notice.
Firms who want to challenge the brand-name justification must submit an interest letter that demonstrates your firm's ability to provide an equivalent supply as described above. Interested parties must provide a rationale as to why they should be considered. Respond to the below point of contact referencing contract number FA461025QBSAW by 4 February 2025, 1300 (PST). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The 30th Contracting Squadron will not reimburse for any costs connected with providing capability information.
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Hummel, Contracting Officer, or Paul Baraldi, Contracting Specialist, 30th Contracting Squadron, 1515 Iceland Ave, Room 150, Vandenberg AFB CA 93437-5212, email: christopher.hummel.6@spaceforce.mil; Paul Baraldi at paul.baraldi@spaceforce.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE SKY ANTENNA MAST AL2 WINCH _SSJ_Redacted.pdf |
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