Synopsis of Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Bridge

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .

Solicitation number
TDC_CLS_Bridge
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts 01731, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base is seeking a sole source contract for Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Bridge. The contract aims to provide comprehensive sustainment and support services for USAF TDC equipment, ensuring reliable operations and mitigating potential service gaps during the transition to a follow-on contract. The proposed solicitation will require global performance within and outside the United States, with a primary focus on maintaining continuous mission support services. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will involve multiple contract line items covering operations, data, repairs, spares, shipping, bench stock, consumables, and travel. The pre-solicitation was posted on January 10, 2025, with responses due by January 25, 2025, and a Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition is currently in the approval process.

The contract is classified under NAICS code 541614 for Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services and will be awarded without any specific set-aside designations. The bridge contract will feature a basic performance period of one year and is intended as a sole source award to the incumbent contractor. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract includes fixed-price and cost-reimbursement line items across various operational and logistical support categories. The procurement will support the United States Air Force's critical communications infrastructure by ensuring continuous and reliable TDC equipment operations. The contract's scope suggests a comprehensive approach to maintaining and supporting deployable communication systems, with multiple contract line items addressing different aspects of logistics and operational support.

Notice text

This Synopsis is for the announcement of the upcoming Request for Proposal for the Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Bridge requirement on a sole source basis.

This notice of proposed contract action represents the synopsis required by FAR 5.203(a). The information below is provided in accordance with FAR 5.207(a).

Date/Year: 10 January 2025

Contracting Office ZIP Code and Address: See the bottom of notice

Subject: Synopsis for the solicitation for the for the Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Bridge requirement

Proposed Solicitation Number: TBD

Contact Point: See the bottom of notice

Description: This Contract will result in a single sole source award to the incumbent Contractor to provide continued mission support services for contractor comprehensive sustainment and support for the United States Air Force (USAF) TDC equipment and ensure reliable operations for all TDC systems. This will mitigate a potential gap in service while the TDC CLS Follow-On Contract is competed, awarded and transitioned. The bridge will feature a basic Period of Performance of one (1) year. A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition for this requirement has been issued and is presently in the approval process.

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS:

0001 CLS Operations (FFP)

0002 Data

0003 ODC Repair (Cost Reimbursement)

0004 ODC Spares (Cost Reimbursement)

0005 ODC Shipping (Cost Reimbursement)

0006 ODC Bench Stock (Cost Reimbursement)

0007 ODC Consumables (Cost Reimbursement)

0008 ODC Travel (Cost Reimbursement)

Place of Contract Performance: The TDC CLS Bridge will require performance globally, within and outside of the United States.

Set-Aside Status: The TDC CLS Bridge will be a sole source award

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Synopsis of Award - Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Bridge Latest Limited / Sole Source Justification
This notice Latest pre-solicitation Pre-Solicitation

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