Intent to Award Sole/Single Source - Transceiver for SkyVision Test Site
ID: IASS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2025-0009Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLEWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5820)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f2da2dfe4b0946e59f14168b25e47ae2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), intends to award a sole source contract for a transceiver to support operations at the SkyVision Test Site located at Springfield-Beckley Airport in Ohio. The procurement aims to acquire a software-defined transceiver capable of VHF and UHF AM and FM voice channels, which is critical for ensuring safe communication between air assets and local air traffic, adhering to military and civilian standards. This equipment is essential for maintaining effective air traffic communication and compliance with federal regulations set by the Department of the Air Force, FCC, and FAA. Interested vendors may submit capability statements or exceptions to the sole source intent by April 7, 2025, to Mr. Jason Sav at jason.sav@us.af.mil, ensuring that all correspondence includes the specified subject line to avoid email filtering issues.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jason Sav
    jason.sav@us.af.mil
    Files
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    SSJ_CO Signed - Redacted.pdf
    Statement of Work (SOW).pdf
    The Minimum Requirements Document outlines the specifications for a transceiver needed at the AFRL SkyVision Test Site located at Springfield-Beckley Airport, OH. This communication system is essential for ensuring safe operations and situational awareness between air assets and local air traffic, complying with military and civilian aircraft communication needs. It mandates a software-defined transceiver capable of both VHF and UHF AM and FM voice channels, adhering to specific channel spacing requirements and power output regulations. Key features include a dual-channel remote control unit, VoIP gateway capability for operation over IP networks, and the installation of the radio system into both a mobile ground-based vehicle and the airport tower. Additionally, the transceiver and associated antennas must meet stringent EMI and EMC requirements as per MIL-STD-461G. The document emphasizes the need for spectrum clearance and authorization, making it crucial for maintaining effective air traffic communication in compliance with federal standards set by the Department of the Air Force, FCC, and FAA. This document serves as a foundational request for proposals relevant to government contracts in defense and technology sectors.
    Statement of Work (SOW) - Pictures.pdf
    The Springfield Control Tower file outlines key aspects of the control tower's infrastructure and equipment. It highlights the geography of the tower's floors, specifying that the Tower Cab on the 6th floor serves as the primary operational area, while the Equipment Room on the 4th floor contains a secondary URC-300 rack. Notably, it mentions the deployment of a plywood-mounted exercise kit in the Tower Cab, scheduled for removal by the end of March. Additionally, the file briefly references the SkyVision Vehicle and its Comm Rack, emphasizing that part of the space remains unused. The document serves as a logistical overview for the management and operational setup at the Springfield Control Tower, likely intended for internal review or to facilitate response to requests for proposals (RFPs) concerning equipment and facility management.
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