Joint Threat Transmitter (JTE)
ID: FA8250-25-R-00635Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8250 AFSC PZAAAHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/19edbf22db84403d95c32a427759ade8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought notice for the procurement of a Joint Threat Transmitter (JTE) to enhance market research and identify potential sources for repairs. The objective is to improve small business access and foster competition in the acquisition process, particularly for an antenna rotator, which is critical for military operations. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit capability statements, as the government seeks to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations while gathering supplier interest for this essential military component. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Wyatt Snare at wyatt.snare@us.af.mil or Chao Chin at chao.chen.1@us.af.mil, with all submissions required to be in English and U.S. dollars.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Wyatt Snare
    (605) 645-8010
    wyatt.snare@us.af.mil
    CHAO CHIN
    chao.chen.1@us.af.mil
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    FA825025R00635.pdf
    The document announces a Sources Sought Synopsis related to the procurement of an antenna rotator for the U.S. Air Force under solicitation number FA825025R00635. It serves primarily to conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, enhance small business access to acquisition information, and foster competition. It clarifies that this notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and outlines the agency's expectations, including that the acquisition may not be set aside for small businesses. The announcement includes specific details, such as NSN (5985-01-599-1912), estimated quantities, and engineering source approval requirements, asserting the necessity for approved sources to maintain part quality. It encourages responsible sources to submit capability statements or proposals and outlines constraints on foreign participation at the prime contractor level, stressing all submissions must be in English and U.S. dollars. The intent of this document is to gather supplier interest and capabilities for an essential military component, thereby informing budget and procurement planning. The government emphasizes thorough compliance with regulations and the maintenance of quality standards in fulfilling its procurement needs.
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