RFI: Sustainment of the AN/PRC-152(v)5/6, AN/PRC-152A(v)1/2 and AN/PRC-117G(v)3 Harris Radios

This is not a request for proposal (RFP). It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. 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 is strictly voluntary. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain market research knowledge.

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Directorate of Procurement intends to solicit and negotiate solely with Harris Corporation, 1680 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610 for sustainment of the AN/PRC-152(v)5/6, AN/PRC-152A(v)1/2 and AN/PRC-117G(v)3 radios over a 5-year period.

These sustainment efforts shall include the ability to purchase radios and accessories, provide training, repairs, disposal, spares management, overall program management, and engineering support. These radios will be replaced via the Capital Equipment Replacement Program (CERP) by the Next Generation Handheld (NGHH) and Next Generation Manpack (NGMP) radios starting in late 2017 or mid 2018; however, the legacy Harris Corporation, RF Communications radios must be sustained until the NGHH and NGMP achieve full operational capability (FOC). The Pre-solicitation notice will be posted IAW FAR 5.203(a).

Per FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement that will be considered by the agency. Any party responding to this notice shall send clear, factual documentation demonstrating their capabilities to meet this requirement to the Government no later than Monday, June 19, 2017 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. E-mail statements will be accepted; however, responders are responsible for ensuring the complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquiries to this RFI notice shall be sent via e-mail to david.tenenbaum3@socom.mil and ashley.commiso@socom.mil.

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