USB 1553 Portable Interface

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N6893624Q0097
Agency
Naval Air Warfare Center Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
334210 Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
PSC
5995 Cable, Cord, And Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure 5 units of a USB 1553 Portable Interface on an other than full and open competition basis. This requirement is sole sourced to Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) as the only vendor able to provide this type of Ballard card adapter that is compatible with all interfaces and is a direct replacement for existing hardware currently being utilized. Interested firms must submit a written response by April 29, 2024 demonstrating their ability to provide the required item without compromising quality, accuracy, or reliability and without causing programmatic hardship. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

This procurement does not have a set-aside designation. The applicable NAICS code is likely 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, and the PSC code is likely 5821 - Radio and Television Communication Equipment. Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is the known incumbent contractor. The total value of this procurement is not specified, but the agency is seeking to acquire 5 units of the USB 1553 Portable Interface.

Notice text

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition basis for the following items USB 1553 Portable Interface - 5 EA. This requirement is sole sourced to Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES), 12950 Willows Road, Kirkland, WA 98034 as the only vendor able to provide this type of Ballard card adapter that is compatible with all interfaces and is a direct replacement for existing hardware currently being utilized. Any firms believing that they can provide the AES USB 1553 Portable Interface may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893624Q0097and clearly show the firm’s ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy or reliability of the materials without causing programmatic hardship. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.  Respond to Terryl Mitchell by email to terryl.n.mitchell.civ@us.navy.mil.

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