ATC Communications and NAVAID Modernization
ID: F3YCFA5091AC03Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4160679c614c4d87abf2970a3840d2a8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought announcement to identify potential sources for the modernization of ATC Communications and NAVAID systems at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This initiative aims to procure communications equipment in accordance with specified Salient Characteristics, inviting interested vendors to provide information on their capabilities and feedback regarding the requirements outlined. The modernization effort is crucial for enhancing telecommunications infrastructure and ensuring operational efficiency across government facilities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses to the designated contacts, Shelby Cordts and James Hluska, by May 13, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. PST, as this announcement serves as a market research tool without any commitment to procure products.

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    Shelby Cordts
    shelby.cordts@spaceforce.mil
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    Attach 1 - Sources Sought-ATC.docx
    The 30th Contracting Squadron is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement aimed at identifying potential sources for ATC Communications and NAVAID modernization at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This announcement serves as a market research tool and does not represent a commitment to procure products. It invites interested vendors to submit information regarding their capabilities related to the items specified in the attached product list and salient characteristics. Respondents are requested to address several questions regarding their ability to provide equivalent or superior products, the time required to prepare a quote, and potential alternative NAICS codes that might better describe this requirement. Interested parties should send their responses to designated contract officials by May 13, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. PST. The overall objective is to assess the market's capacity for fulfilling the government's needs related to this modernization effort without assuming any obligation for a future contract.
    Attach 2_Salient Characteristics NAVAIDS.pdf
    The document outlines a comprehensive list of equipment and materials requested through federal and state RFPs, aimed at enhancing telecommunications infrastructure across several government buildings. Key items specified include high-temperature rack-mounted card cages, various types of fiber optic cables, modular bulk cables, and different connectors essential for networking and telecommunications systems. The request specifies quantities and specifications for each item, highlighting the importance of compatibility and operational efficiency in the installations. Additionally, the document details standalone telephone multiplexers tailored for diverse environmental conditions, ensuring robust communication capabilities. The overarching purpose is to procure necessary materials to establish an efficient and reliable telecommunication system, supporting the government’s commitment to modern infrastructure standards. This request is part of ongoing efforts to upgrade technology and ensure compliance with operational specifications across various facilities.
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