SOURCES SOUGHT
16 -- Request for Interested Manufacturers of the Radio Set Control (NSN 5821-01-474-2548; PN 31300-0201-1200)
- Notice Date
- 2/23/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334290
— Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, PK/PZ - Robins AFB, 215 Page Rd, Robins AFB, Georgia, 31098-1611, United States
- ZIP Code
- 31098-1611
- Solicitation Number
- SPRWA1-17-00711
- Archive Date
- 4/10/2017
- Point of Contact
- Charles T. Massey, Phone: 478-468-5476
- E-Mail Address
-
charles.massey.3@us.af.mil
(charles.massey.3@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Sources Sought Synopsis (Request for Interested Manufacturers) FROM: Micah F. Tapp/411 SCMS/GULAB TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1) LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813 FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers of the Radio Set Control (NSN 5821-01-474-2548; PN 31300-0201-1200) SUBJECT: Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Radio Set Control (NSN 5821-01-474-2548; PN 31300-0201-1200). ITEM DESCRIPTION: The Radio Set Control is utilized on the Air Force TH-1H helicopter. This undergraduate training platform develops multiple pilot skills and transitions those skills faster across multiple aircraft. The Cobham Control, Radio Set, C-5000 Communication Management Controller (CMC), 31300-0201-1200, is a microprocessor-based control head that controls the RT-5000 Transceiver. It is located on the center console and has a 2-line display with 20 characters per line. The C-5000 can control two radios and has a Night Vision compatible display. IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION: The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this item is as follows: Cobham Management Services, Inc DIV Chelton Avionics INC DBA Wulfsberg Electronics Division 10 Cobham Drive Orchard Park, NY 14127-4121 Telephone: 928-708-1549 CAGE: 1B7G3 The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, the OEM is the only known source with (1) adequate knowledge of this part's performance requirements and (2) possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment. However, the Government can also consider procuring this part from any of their qualified vendors. This SSS is intended to scour the open market and potentially identify additional sources. INTEREST The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to the OEM (Cobham) in support of the TH-1H helicopter program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement no later than 10 March 2017 by emailing Micah F. Tapp at micah.tapp.2@us.af.mil and/or dla.dlr.proc@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. DISCLAIMER T h i s s o u r c e s s ou g h t synopsis is f o r i nf or m a t i o n a l p u rpo s e s o nl y. T h i s is n o t a req u e s t f or propo s a l. I t d oe s n o t c o ns t i tu t e a s o l ic i t a t i o n, a n d s h a l l n o t be c o n s t r u e d as a c o mmi t m e n t by t he g over n m e nt. Re s p o ns e s in a n y f or m a r e n o t o ff er s, a n d t he g over n m e n t is u nd e r n o o b l i g a t i o n t o awa r d a c o nt r act as a re sul t o f t h is a nn o u n c e m e n t. N o f u n d s a r e a v ai l ab l e t o p ay f o r prep a r a t i o n o f re s po n s e s t o t h i s a nn o u n c e m e n t. A n y i nf or ma t i o n s u bm i t t e d by re s po nd e n t s t o t his t e c h n ic a l d e s c r i p t i o n is s t r ic t l y vo lu n t a r y.
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