Transceiver for Ground-to-air Communications

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gain knowledge of potential sources for this project, including interested small business sources in all socioeconomic categories. This notice is for planning purposes only. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow up information requests. All interested parties should respond. 

The 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, has a requirement for provision and installation of seven ground-to-air transceivers. The radios must have the following characteristics:

i.          Frequency range of 115 to 174 MHz VHF AM and 225 to 400 MHz UHF AM

ii.          Noise canceling handset microphones

iii.         External speaker with cable connections, and the capability of connecting a microphone to it

iv.         Ruggedized

v.         The radios shall be JF12 compliant

vi.         Capability to do cipher text

vii.        Have AC/DC power supplies

The attached draft Purchase Description describes the requirement in greater detail.

Information requested in response to this RFI includes:

1. Sources capable of fulfilling this requirement: Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, and small business status, including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.

2. Whether this is available on any existing Government contract, including AFWAY or GSA’s 2GIT.

3. Approximate price.

4. Any requirements that are perceived as limiting competition, or suggestions to improve or clarify the Purchase Description.

5. Alternative solutions or products.

All interested concerns will provide the requested information via email to this office no later than 29 July 2021.

Information shall be provided via email to:

115.FW.FW-Contracting.Org@us.af.mil

Include the following in the subject line: RFI W50S9F-21-Q-0010

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/lnvitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued.