Notice of Intent to Award - ReRAD Data Collection Equipment Whiteman AFB, Missouri
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA462525Q1067
- Agency
-
Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Place of performance
- Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri 65305, United States
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About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for ReRAD Data Collection Equipment at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. This special notice, posted on September 23, 2025, announces the Air Force's intention to award a sole source contract to Safran Defense & Space, Inc. for specialized flight test data recording equipment required by the 72nd Test Squadron. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The equipment is specifically designed for B-2A aircraft operations and includes data recorders, PCM input modules, and rugged storage modules that are exclusively manufactured and maintained by Safran Defense & Space.
The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire flight-qualified telemetry equipment necessary to support B-2A aircraft during critical airborne Force Development Evaluations and on-range data collection activities. While this is not a competitive solicitation, the Air Force has established a deadline of September 26, 2025, for any potential vendors to submit written capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide the required equipment. The government specifically encourages small businesses to respond if they can demonstrate competitive capabilities, with additional consideration promised for future similar requirements regardless of response timing. The sole source justification is based on the critical need for identical replacement equipment that maintains compatibility with existing B-2A aircraft systems, with Safran Defense & Space being the exclusive designer, manufacturer, and repair provider for these specialized instruments.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT
FA462525Q1067
Whiteman AFB, Mo 65305
23 September 2025
Whiteman AFB intends to award as a sole source solicitation, in accordance with FAR 13.501(a) a contract for Flight Test Data Recorder for the 72nd Test Squadron.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334515 and the small business size is 750 employees.
This requirement is for B-2A aircraft flight qualified pieces of equipment are only procurable from Safran Defense & Space, Inc. The flight qualified telemetry equipment requires identical replacement that were designed by and are exclusively sold and repaired by Safran Defense & Space, Inc. to support B-2A aircraft during airborne on-range data collection during critical B-2A airborne Force Development Evaluations.
- MDR-8shRC - ATR: Up to 800 Mbit/s (media dependent), 8 slots, receiver for removable RSM media, ATR plate, front panel for MDR8, B-2 compatible - Quantity:2 each
- MMRG8A 75 Ohm: 8 x 20Mbit/s PCM input, 75 Ohm impedance, throughput, packed and unpacked modes, B-2 compatible - Quantity: 3
- UMS 512: Rugged Storage Module for MDR Series. eSATA download interface. Operating temperature -40#C to +71#C. #480 GB storage capacity. B-2 compatible - Quantity: 4
This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, any party that believes it is capable of meeting this requirement may submit a written capability statement that clearly supports and demonstrates their ability to provide the part required. Capability statements must be received by the response date and time of this notice. Additional consideration will be given during the next same or similar requirement, regardless of when a response is given. Please send your capabilities statement, regardless of timeframe. Additional consideration shall be given to any small business who can demonstrate their ability to provide a competitive offer. Submissions will be reviewed to determine if they can meet the requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Award will be made on or after 26 September 2025.
Intended awardee is Safran Defense & Space, Inc.
All questions regarding the award should be made to Capt Carson Johnson AND Jessica Simon at the following email addresses: carson.johnson.1@us.af.mil AND jessica.simon.1@us.af.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B2 ReRad Notice of Intent to Award.pdf | ||
| ReRAD SSJ Redacted1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Flight Test Data Recorder | Pre-Solicitation |
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