ASR and Beacon System Replenishment Kit
ID: 6973GH-25-MS-00002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCSOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

CONVERTERS, ELECTRICAL, NONROTATING (6130)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ef0e6c29332540149a7381ed0d02731c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is seeking sources for the procurement of an ASR and Beacon System Replenishment Kit. This opportunity aims to acquire a comprehensive range of components essential for the ASR-12 Kits, including antennas, circuit card assemblies, power supplies, and receivers, which are critical for enhancing air traffic control and monitoring systems. The procurement reflects the government's commitment to maintaining advanced aviation technologies, ensuring operational capabilities are met through strategic sourcing of vital components. Interested parties can reach out to Connie Houpt at connie.m.houpt@faa.gov for further details regarding this sources sought notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Connie Houpt
    connie.m.houpt@faa.gov
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    ASR-12 Kit_parts list.pdf
    The document outlines a comprehensive list of components related to the ASR-12 Kits, detailing various parts and their corresponding part numbers. It encompasses a diverse range of items, including antennas, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), power supplies, and receivers, reflecting the technical complexity of the equipment involved. Key components include MSSR antennas, mode-S interfaces, timing generators, and various CCA types essential for signal processing and data handling in aviation systems. This inventory is likely relevant to government RFPs and grants aimed at equipping or upgrading air traffic control and monitoring systems, demonstrating the federal and local government's commitment to maintaining advanced aviation technologies. The structured cataloging of components indicates a thorough preparation for procurement processes, ensuring potential suppliers are clear about specifications required for effective proposal submissions. The completeness of the list suggests it is intended for interested parties in government contracting, indicating a focus on enhancing operational capabilities within the aviation sector through strategic sourcing and assembly of vital components.
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