PRC 163 & PRC 167 Radio Systems
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- Solicitation number
- 31CS_ACE_PRC_Radios
- Agency
- Air Forces Europe and Africa 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
- Italy
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 31st Contracting Squadron, Contingency Operations, located in Aviano, Italy, is seeking information on handheld or portable radio communication equipment capable of line-of-sight, satellite, and TSM-X waveform transmissions up to the Top Secret level to support agile combat employment for the Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa. The requested equipment must provide Type 1 encryption certified by NSA and support voice and data transmissions for both personnel and aircraft. Responses to this Request for Information are due by April 7, 2023 and will be used to identify industry standards and any concerns with the planned acquisition strategy.
There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The anticipated NAICS code is 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing and the projected contract type is firm-fixed price with an estimated award date of June 30, 2023. The required equipment must meet the specifications provided in the attached salient characteristics document. The procurement has a budget range between $5-10 million and seeks to equip approximately 100 units with the requested radio systems.
Notice text
Contracting Office Address:
31st Contracting Squadron, Contingency Operations (31 CONS/PKX)
Via Pordenone Area E Edif. 600, Aviano, 33081, Italy.
Point of contact:
TSgt Nicole Orr
nicole.orr.1@us.af.mil
Please submit their responses by 4:30 PM Central European Time, Friday, 7 April 2023.
Requirement Description:
This is a Request for Information (RFI), NOT a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). This RFI will be utilized for market research purposes ONLY, to assist with the planning and potential procurement of radio communication equipment for agile combat employment. This equipment must be in a handheld/portable form factor and provide Type 1 encryption certified by NSA to carry up to US Top Secret voice/data transmissions via Line-of-Sight, Satellite, and TSM-X Waveform to personnel and aircraft.
Purpose:
The purpose of this notice is to conduct additional market research for radio communication equipment meeting the specifications in the attachment. The responses/feedback received in response to this notice will be used to identify and resolve concerns regarding the acquisition strategy to include; feasibility of the requirement, commerciality, and industry standards. IAW FAR 15.201(c) (4), the Contracting Officer may host one-on-one meetings with any or all potential Offerors who provide an adequate response to the RFI/Sources Sought, without further public notice.
NAICS Code: 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
Projected Contract Award Date: On/about 30 June 2023
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Salient Characteristics.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1: L3 Harris AN/PRC-163 & PRC-167 Radio Systems | Award Notice | |
| Amendment 1: L3 Harris AN/PRC-163 & PRC-167 Radio Systems | Solicitation | |
| PRC 163 & PRC 167 Radio Systems | Pre-Solicitation |
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