Production of CNS/ATM SATCOM Antenna and Satellite Data Unit
ID: FD20602600136Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GAROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/70037cff5afa42c49691a903ba042d93/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, GA, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the production of a Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Antenna and Satellite Data Unit. The procurement involves the qualification and manufacturing of specific items, including the SATCOM Antenna (NSN: 5985-20-011-2563UC) and the Satellite Data Unit (NSN: 5895-20-011-3435UC), which are critical for communication in aircraft, particularly for the C-5 program. The original equipment manufacturer, EMS Technologies Canada, Ltd, is currently the only known source with the necessary technical data and capabilities to fulfill this requirement, leading to a planned sole source contract. Interested parties must express their interest and capability by January 8, 2026, via email to Matthew White at matthew.white.48@us.af.mil and Timothy Randall at timothy.randall.4@us.af.mil.

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    matthew.white.48@us.af.mil
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