72nd OG Quasonix
ID: FA462524Q1131Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4625 509 CONS CCWHITEMAN AFB, MO, 65305-5344, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL (5340)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f4bf665afb834c4ba06de0fd83757930/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure Quasonix airborne telemetry transmitter kits for the 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron to support B-2A aircraft during critical airborne data collection missions. The procurement includes specific components such as a telemetry transmitter, heat sink/fan assembly, frequency selector, and integration cable harness, which are essential for maintaining safety and operational capabilities during test missions. This sole source procurement is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) due to the unique specifications required that can only be fulfilled by Quasonix, the original manufacturer. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements to the designated contacts, Tariq Abdullah and SSgt Ryan Hopkin, by the specified response deadline.

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    Quasonix Sole Source (002).pdf
    The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, is requesting a sole source procurement of Quasonix airborne telemetry transmitter kits to support B-2A aircraft during critical airborne data collection missions. The requisition includes several specific components: the telemetry transmitter, heat sink/fan assembly, frequency selector, and integration cable harness. The justification for sole sourcing these items stems from the unique specifications required for Air Force operations, which can only be fulfilled by Quasonix, the original manufacturer with no available distributors. The document asserts that failure to procure these components would adversely affect important safety and operational capabilities during test missions. This procurement is made under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), permitting limited competition due to the unique nature of the required supplies. The commander has affirmed the accuracy of this justification on July 15, 2024.
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