C-130J TERRAIN AWARENESS AND WARNING SYSTEM
ID: FA850425RXXXXType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8504 AFLCMC WLNKAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING EQUIPMENT (1730)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking contractors for the C-130J Terrain Awareness and Warning System, as indicated in a presolicitation notice. The procurement aims to gather capabilities related to Data Transfer Units, Remote Data Concentrators, and Control Display Units, which are critical for enhancing the operational safety and effectiveness of the C-130J aircraft. These systems play a vital role in ensuring situational awareness and preventing potential hazards during flight operations. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Vicki Wechsler at vicki.wechsler@us.af.mil or call 478-926-2905, with a focus on submitting the required capability survey by the specified deadline.

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    The contractor capability survey seeks information from companies regarding their ability to fulfill a contract for goods and services related to Data Transfer Units, Remote Data Concentrators, and Control Display Units. It outlines essential business information that respondents must provide, including company details, NAICS classification, and ownership status. The submission deadline is stringent, requiring responses in a specific electronic format, with designated contacts for inquiries. Part II of the survey includes detailed capability-related questions, addressing the company’s operational capabilities, past experiences with similar projects, and specific expertise related to the integrated vehicle health management system components. It also explores the company's ability to handle classified materials, generate technical documentation, and maintain quality assurance standards. Furthermore, commerciality questions assess the marketplace context for the requirements and the consistency of processes used for both government and commercial clients. This document represents a structured approach to gathering critical information about potential contractors for government procurement, emphasizing the need for thorough evaluation in a competitive bidding environment.
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