Screening for Information Request (SIR) for the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Antenna System

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
693KA8-22-R-00001
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking a contractor to develop, qualify, acquire, and implement a Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Antenna System to support azimuth and distance measuring requirements specified in FAA-E-7869. This procurement is part of the FAA DME/VOR/TACAN (DVT) Sustainment Program, with the government intending to make a single award through this solicitation. Interested sources must download the Screening for Information Request (SIR) documents, with all questions to be submitted in writing via email to 9-AWA-AAQ-DVTAcquisition@faa.gov. The procurement will require access to a Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN) site, with limited access granted to one requestor per proposal company. Potential bidders must carefully review all historical information related to the draft TACAN Antenna Performance Specification.

The solicitation is not specifically set aside for small businesses, though it will follow FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) guidelines. The place of performance is Washington, DC, and the contract opportunity was initially posted on September 12, 2022, with a due date extending to March 31, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC Category 5985 for Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Contractors will need to meet specific technical requirements outlined in the various sections of the solicitation documents, including Sections B through M, which detail contract specifics, performance expectations, and submission guidelines. Multiple amendments to the original solicitation have been issued, with the most recent amendments dated October 24, 2022, and November 8, 2022, indicating ongoing refinements to the procurement process.

Notice text

6 versions

Update #6 · Latest ·

The purpose of this announcement is to inform industry that due to budgetary constraints, the SIR has been cancelled in its entirety.

Thank you for your participation in this procurement and your interest in supporting the needs of the FAA.

Update #5 ·

Amendment 0003: The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to post the FAA's responses to additional questions received from interested vendors. The Government will not be accepting any further questions regarding this SIR.

Additionally, an amended SIR section, Section L, has been posted in response to questions received. All revisions to this amended SIR section are captured via highlighting.

All other terms and conditions of this SIR remain unchanged. 

Amendment 0002: The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to extend the due date for proposals from November 7, 2022 to November 22, 2022. An amended SIR Section L is included with this amendment. All revisions to Section L are captured via highlighting.

All other terms and conditions of this SIR remain unchanged. 

Update to Amendment 0001: The purpose of this update to Amendment 0001 is to include an Excel version of the revised Attachment J-13 for vendor use.

All other terms and conditions of this SIR, including proposal due date, remain unchanged.

Amendment 0001: The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to post the FAA's responses to questions received from interested vendors. Additionally, amended SIR sections have been posted in response to questions received. All revisions to these amended SIR sections are captured via highlighting in that specific section or in the language of the signed Amendment document.

Please note that, due to System for Award Management requirements, one Section J document title referenced in the signed Amendment document varies slightly from the document title of the Section J attachment itself. Despite this difference, the amendment document is referencing the same Section J document as the one attached.  

All other terms and conditions of this SIR, including proposal due date, remain unchanged.

Original Post: The purpose of this announcement it to post a Screening for Information Request (SIR) for the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Antenna System procurement in support of the FAA DME/VOR/TACAN (DVT) Sustainment Program.  The Government intends to make one award from this Solicitation.  This procurement is a small business set-aside in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS).

The contract will serve for the development, qualification, acquisition and implementation of the TACAN Antenna Systems to support azimuth and distance measuring requirements specified per FAA-E-7869, Performance Specification TACAN Antenna System.  

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILEDTO 9-AWA-AAQ-DVTAcquisition@faa.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.  All interested sources should first attempt to download the attached SIR document(s). If downloading is not possible all request for copies of the SIR document(s) must be made in writing to the attention of 9-AWA-AAQ-DVTAcquisition@faa.gov.

In support of proposals, Navigation Programs has created a Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN) site for Section J attachments and all available reference documents found in Section C. Request for access to the KSN site must be sent to 9-awa-aaq-dvtacquisition@faa.gov and reference KSN access in the subject line.  Once the request is received, the FAA will provide the requestor the website location and a unique username/password credentials to download the files.  Limited one requestor per proposal company.  

All  historical information related to this SIR, can be found by searching for DRAFT Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) ANTENNA PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION.

Update #4 ·

Amendment 0002: The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to extend the due date for proposals from November 7, 2022 to November 22, 2022. An amended SIR Section L is included with this amendment. All revisions to Section L are captured via highlighting.

All other terms and conditions of this SIR remain unchanged. 

Update to Amendment 0001: The purpose of this update to Amendment 0001 is to include an Excel version of the revised Attachment J-13 for vendor use.

All other terms and conditions of this SIR, including proposal due date, remain unchanged.

Amendment 0001: The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to post the FAA's responses to questions received from interested vendors. Additionally, amended SIR sections have been posted in response to questions received. All revisions to these amended SIR sections are captured via highlighting in that specific section or in the language of the signed Amendment document.

Please note that, due to System for Award Management requirements, one Section J document title referenced in the signed Amendment document varies slightly from the document title of the Section J attachment itself. Despite this difference, the amendment document is referencing the same Section J document as the one attached.  

All other terms and conditions of this SIR, including proposal due date, remain unchanged.

Original Post: The purpose of this announcement it to post a Screening for Information Request (SIR) for the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Antenna System procurement in support of the FAA DME/VOR/TACAN (DVT) Sustainment Program.  The Government intends to make one award from this Solicitation.  This procurement is a small business set-aside in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS).

The contract will serve for the development, qualification, acquisition and implementation of the TACAN Antenna Systems to support azimuth and distance measuring requirements specified per FAA-E-7869, Performance Specification TACAN Antenna System.  

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILEDTO 9-AWA-AAQ-DVTAcquisition@faa.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.  All interested sources should first attempt to download the attached SIR document(s). If downloading is not possible all request for copies of the SIR document(s) must be made in writing to the attention of 9-AWA-AAQ-DVTAcquisition@faa.gov.

In support of proposals, Navigation Programs has created a Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN) site for Section J attachments and all available reference documents found in Section C. Request for access to the KSN site must be sent to 9-awa-aaq-dvtacquisition@faa.gov and reference KSN access in the subject line.  Once the request is received, the FAA will provide the requestor the website location and a unique username/password credentials to download the files.  Limited one requestor per proposal company.  

All  historical information related to this SIR, can be found by searching for DRAFT Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) ANTENNA PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION.

Update #3 ·

Update to Amendment 0001: The purpose of this update to Amendment 0001 is to include an Excel version of the revised Attachment J-13 for vendor use.

All other terms and conditions of this SIR, including proposal due date, remain unchanged.

Amendment 0001: The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to post the FAA's responses to questions received from interested vendors. Additionally, amended SIR sections have been posted in response to questions received. All revisions to these amended SIR sections are captured via highlighting in that specific section or in the language of the signed Amendment document.

Please note that, due to System for Award Management requirements, one Section J document title referenced in the signed Amendment document varies slightly from the document title of the Section J attachment itself. Despite this difference, the amendment document is referencing the same Section J document as the one attached.  

All other terms and conditions of this SIR, including proposal due date, remain unchanged.

Original Post: The purpose of this announcement it to post a Screening for Information Request (SIR) for the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Antenna System procurement in support of the FAA DME/VOR/TACAN (DVT) Sustainment Program.  The Government intends to make one award from this Solicitation.  This procurement is a small business set-aside in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS).

The contract will serve for the development, qualification, acquisition and implementation of the TACAN Antenna Systems to support azimuth and distance measuring requirements specified per FAA-E-7869, Performance Specification TACAN Antenna System.  

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILEDTO 9-AWA-AAQ-DVTAcquisition@faa.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.  All interested sources should first attempt to download the attached SIR document(s). If downloading is not possible all request for copies of the SIR document(s) must be made in writing to the attention of 9-AWA-AAQ-DVTAcquisition@faa.gov.

In support of proposals, Navigation Programs has created a Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN) site for Section J attachments and all available reference documents found in Section C. Request for access to the KSN site must be sent to 9-awa-aaq-dvtacquisition@faa.gov and reference KSN access in the subject line.  Once the request is received, the FAA will provide the requestor the website location and a unique username/password credentials to download the files.  Limited one requestor per proposal company.  

All  historical information related to this SIR, can be found by searching for DRAFT Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) ANTENNA PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION.

Update #2 ·

Amendment 0001 - The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to post the FAA's responses to questions received from interested vendors. Additionally, amended SIR sections have been posted in response to questions received. All revisions to these amended SIR sections are captured via highlighting in that specific section or in the language of the signed Amendment document.

Please note that, due to System for Award Management requirements, one Section J document title referenced in the signed Amendment document varies slightly from the document title of the Section J attachment itself. Despite this difference, the amendment document is referencing the same Section J document as the one attached.  

All other terms and conditions of this SIR, including proposal due date, remain unchanged.

Original Post: The purpose of this announcement it to post a Screening for Information Request (SIR) for the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Antenna System procurement in support of the FAA DME/VOR/TACAN (DVT) Sustainment Program.  The Government intends to make one award from this Solicitation.  This procurement is a small business set-aside in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS).

The contract will serve for the development, qualification, acquisition and implementation of the TACAN Antenna Systems to support azimuth and distance measuring requirements specified per FAA-E-7869, Performance Specification TACAN Antenna System.  

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILEDTO 9-AWA-AAQ-DVTAcquisition@faa.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.  All interested sources should first attempt to download the attached SIR document(s). If downloading is not possible all request for copies of the SIR document(s) must be made in writing to the attention of 9-AWA-AAQ-DVTAcquisition@faa.gov.

In support of proposals, Navigation Programs has created a Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN) site for Section J attachments and all available reference documents found in Section C. Request for access to the KSN site must be sent to 9-awa-aaq-dvtacquisition@faa.gov and reference KSN access in the subject line.  Once the request is received, the FAA will provide the requestor the website location and a unique username/password credentials to download the files.  Limited one requestor per proposal company.  

All  historical information related to this SIR, can be found by searching for DRAFT Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) ANTENNA PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION.

Update #1 ·

The purpose of this announcement it to post a Screening for Information Request (SIR) for the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Antenna System procurement in support of the FAA DME/VOR/TACAN (DVT) Sustainment Program.  The Government intends to make one award from this Solicitation.  This procurement is a small business set-aside in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS).

The contract will serve for the development, qualification, acquisition and implementation of the TACAN Antenna Systems to support azimuth and distance measuring requirements specified per FAA-E-7869, Performance Specification TACAN Antenna System.  

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILEDTO 9-AWA-AAQ-DVTAcquisition@faa.gov. CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.  All interested sources should first attempt to download the attached SIR document(s). If downloading is not possible all request for copies of the SIR document(s) must be made in writing to the attention of 9-AWA-AAQ-DVTAcquisition@faa.gov.

In support of proposals, Navigation Programs has created a Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN) site for Section J attachments and all available reference documents found in Section C. Request for access to the KSN site must be sent to 9-awa-aaq-dvtacquisition@faa.gov and reference KSN access in the subject line.  Once the request is received, the FAA will provide the requestor the website location and a unique username/password credentials to download the files.  Limited one requestor per proposal company.  

All  historical information related to this SIR, can be found by searching for DRAFT Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) ANTENNA PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION.

Files

File Type Posted
693KA8-22-R-00001 Amendment 3_Signed.pdf PDF
Amendment 3 TACAN SIR_Follow-on QA_Final.pdf PDF
Section L - TACAN Antenna Update Amendment 3 _11-3-22.pdf PDF
693KA8-22-R-00001 Amendment 2_Signed.pdf PDF
Section L TACAN Antenna Amendment 2.pdf PDF
J13_Price Proposal Bid Model_Update_102522.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
TACAN SIR Amendment 1 QA Final 10.24.22.pdf PDF
Section M - TACAN Antenna Update Final 10.24.22.pdf PDF
Section J - J-6 to J-16 Update 10-24-2022.pdf PDF
693KA8-22-R-00001 Amendment 1_Signed.pdf PDF
Section L - TACAN Antenna Update Final_10-25-22.pdf PDF
Section J_Cover_J-5 update 10-24-2022.pdf PDF
Attachment J-13 - Price Proposal Bid Model.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Section B - TACAN Antenna.pdf PDF
Section F - TACAN Antenna.pdf PDF
Section J - Cover to J-5.pdf PDF
Section K - TACAN Antenna.pdf PDF
Section M - TACAN Antenna.pdf PDF
693KA8-22-R-00001 TACAN FORM.pdf PDF
Section D - TACAN Antenna.pdf PDF
Section E - TACAN Antenna.pdf PDF
Section I - TACAN Antenna.pdf PDF
Section H - TACAN Antenna.pdf PDF
Section J - J-6 to J-16.pdf PDF
Section C - TACAN Antenna.pdf PDF
Section G - TACAN Antenna.pdf PDF
Section L - TACAN Antenna.pdf PDF
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