ViaSat MIDS Parts

Added: Mar 23, 2017 5:58 pm

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR

Procurement of Parts for Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Radio Parts

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTATION OR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A

SOLICITATION.   This sources sought request for information is for the purpose of conducting market research to provide data for planning purposes. This sources sought synopsis announcement does not constitute a formal solicitation and is not a request for proposal, request for quote, invitation for bid, does not obligate the government to award a contract, issue a solicitation, reimburse respondents for any proposal preparation and/or submittal costs, nor does its issuance in any way restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submittals will not be returned to the sender.

Dyess AFB located in Abilene Texas, is seeking potential sources capable of providing ViaSat Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) radio parts to complete a functional ground terminal. ViaSat Mobile Rack with Voice Control Unit + Headset MIDS-LVT1. The MIDS-LVT Mobile System will have a transportable case for the MIDS-LVT(1) terminal and its variants. It will include everything required to operate a MIDS-LVT(1) terminal, minus the radio (R/T-1840(c)/U) and power supply(VA-016308-0002).  Contractor will provide power unit, cooling tray LVT1, control, cabling, and attenuator/terminator.

Feedback, questions, and comments regarding the attached technical capabilities are welcomed.

Interested firms are invited to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) showing the company's ability to fulfill the requirement described above. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. This is not a solicitation nor will a solicitation package be issued as a result of this announcement, and no award shall be made as a result of this announcement. In the event that a solicitation is developed, it will be assigned a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) number or Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the announcement may be published on FEDBIZOPPS.

Responses to this notice will assist the government in identifying potential sources and determining if a set-aside of the solicitation is appropriate. Firms responding to this announcement should include company name, cage code, point of contact, address, phone number, small business size, and indicate whether they are small business, 8(a) concern, veteran- owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, or women-owned small business. For the purposes of being considered a small business, the following applies: NAICS - 334220, Size Standard-1,250 EMP. The Government reserves the right to set-aside any subsequent acquisition based upon known sources and/or responses to this synopsis. Responses are requested no later than 2:00 P.M. (CST) on 30 Mar 2017. Direct responses and/or questions to A1C Kaitlin Briese at kaitlin.briese@us.af.mil or SSgt Joe Wells at joe.wells.1@us.af.mil. Direct expression of interest as well as required documentation should be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist. All prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of all other information pertaining to the synopsis and solicitation.

Contracting Office Address:                                    Place of Performance:

7th Contracting Squadron                                          2nd Street, Bldg 8031

381 3rd Street Bldg 7238                                           Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1581

Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1581                                      United States United States

Primary Point of Contact:                                        Secondary Point of Contact:

A1C Kaitlin Briese                                                     SSgt, Joe D. Wells

(325) 696-4429                                                           (325) 696-1085

kaitlin.briese@us.af.mil                                               joe.wells.1@us.af.mil