RFI - Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC), Instrument Landing System/Distance Measuring Equipment (ILS/DME), Kucova AB, Albania
ID: FA2330-FMS-Albania-RFIType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2330 ARSPC MGNT SYSTMS AFLCMC/HBAHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731, USA

NAICS

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1c457fbd374e457abf8b226c704e4b95/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurement aimed at supporting the Albanian Armed Forces (AAF) with the provision of a Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) system and an Instrument Landing System/Distance Measuring Equipment (ILS/DME). This procurement includes the necessary infrastructure extensions for communication and electrical power, as well as contractor site surveys, system production, installation, testing, training, logistics support, and warranty services. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their qualifications and relevant experience by January 31, 2025, in unclassified PDF format, and should direct any questions to the designated personnel via email by January 22, 2025. For further details, potential contractors can contact Ms. LaLinda Harrison at LaLinda.Harrison@us.af.mil or Mr. Richard Cincotta at Richard.Cincotta.1@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LaLinda Harrison
    LaLinda.Harrison@us.af.mil
    Richard Cincotta
    Richard.Cincotta.1@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Albania RFI.pdf
    The AFLCMC/HBAN is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurement aimed at supporting the Albanian Armed Forces (AAF). The requirements include one Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) system and one Instrument Landing System/Distance Measuring Equipment (ILS/DME), alongside necessary infrastructure extensions for communication and electrical power. The procurement encompasses various elements such as contractor site surveys, system production, installation, testing, training, logistics support, and warranty services. Interested parties are invited to submit qualifications, experiences, and estimates regarding costs and strategies related to this procurement. Emphasis is placed on submitting non-proprietary information and providing prior experience in similar systems. Responses to this RFI must be submitted by January 31, 2025, in unclassified PDF format. Potential contractors should monitor the System for Award Management for future solicitations. This RFI indicates the government's intent to gather information only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contracts. Questions must be directed to designated personnel via email, with a deadline for inquiries set for January 22, 2025. The initiative reflects the U.S. government’s commitment to enhancing foreign military partnerships through infrastructure development and operational training.
    Runway Map.pdf
    The document discusses the Kucova Air Base in Albania, focusing on its strategic importance and potential for federal government contracting opportunities. It outlines the operational requirements for maintaining and upgrading the base, which includes infrastructure improvements, logistical support, and enhanced security measures. The request for proposals (RFP) aims to engage contractors who can provide necessary services in line with military standards and regulations while ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Key areas of interest include the projections for facility upgrades, maintenance routines, and potential collaborations with local businesses. Additionally, the document emphasizes the significance of environmental compliance and sustainable practices in all activities related to the air base's operations. The objective is to enhance the base's capacity to serve military operations and support regional stability in collaboration with NATO allies. The overall purpose of the RFP is to solicit bids from qualified entities to fulfill these critical needs, thereby promoting an effective public-private partnership for national defense and regional security initiatives.
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