SOURCES SOUGHT
59 -- Software-Defined Radio and Antennas
- Notice Date
- 6/10/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Dept. 1, Commander, NAWCWD, Code 210000D, 429 E. Bowen Rd - Stop 4015, China Lake, California, 93555-6108, United States
- ZIP Code
- 93555-6108
- Solicitation Number
- N6893615T0151
- Archive Date
- 7/2/2015
- Point of Contact
- Lauryn A. Petty, Phone: (760) 939-2016, Henry Frohlich, Phone: 760-939-7301
- E-Mail Address
-
lauryn.petty@navy.mil, henry.frohlich@navy.mil
(lauryn.petty@navy.mil, henry.frohlich@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, CA intends to issue a contract for two Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) that are identical to those currently in theater. The SDRs currently in theater are from DRT Inc. These SDRs will be used for training of UAS operators prior to deployment to become proficient on the SDRs they will be using in theater. This sources sought synopsis is being issued to provide potential offerors the opportunity to provide capability statements with respect to the requirement described below. The proposed contract will require the awardee to submit two SDRs that are ready for integration into Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and capable of intercepting specific signals and locating the source of those signals. Additionally, the radio frequency (RF) devices shall be equipped with the required operating software and special circuit board required for power/controlling the antenna and power amplifier. The specialized circuit board shall have the necessary integration capabilities with the UAS models currently deployed in theater and UAS models under development. The SDR antenna cannot affect the air vehicles standard operation and flight capabilities. DRT Inc. is the only known source that meets all of the above requirements. A synopsis has been posted, please go to http://fbo.gov/ and research N6893615T0151, to review the synopsis. An updated synopsis will be posted in June 2015 with a planned solicitation release in July 2015. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-15-T-0151 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule no later than 17 June 2015 via e-mail to the contract specialist, Lauryn Petty at lauryn.petty@navy.mil and Henry Frohlich, henry.frohlich@navy.mil, via a Microsoft Word.doc or Acrobat Adobe.pdf file. The file must not exceed 10 pages with a minimum font size of 12 point. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to meet the agency's requirements. In your response, please include company size (small or large according to the NAICS and size standard listed). If your company is a small business, specify if your company is or is not each of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; € Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small business. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICIATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUCEMNT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SYNOPSIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
- Web Link
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- Record
- SN03759113-W 20150612/150610234748-c9a02b2bafff57623eeed94ada3c66b8 (fbodaily.com)
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