F-16 Blk 50 CEESIM VPX
ID: FA822225VPX12925Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8222 AFSC OL H PZIEHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5820)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2c68f89d7b0d442aa117377548da3da0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is preparing to solicit a sole source contract for the F-16 Block 50 CEESIM VPX, with the requirement directed towards Northrup Grumman. This procurement is crucial for the operational capabilities of the F-16 aircraft, as it involves specialized equipment related to radio and television communication systems. The solicitation, identified as FA822225QB017, will be posted on SAM.gov following this presolicitation notice, and interested parties are encouraged to direct any inquiries to Audrey Lee at audrey.lee.3@us.af.mil by May 20 at 1700 MT.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Audrey Lee
    audrey.lee.3@us.af.mil
    Christa Phillips
    (801) 777-7807
    christa.phillips.1@us.af.mil
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    F-16 BlK 50 CEESIM VPX RFI.docx
    The Department of Defense has issued a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of F-16 BlK 50 - CEESIM VPX, primarily aimed at supporting the 518th Software Engineering Squadron's Operational Flight Program testing for new Electronic Warfare systems. This RFI seeks to conduct market research rather than solicit proposals or bids, emphasizing that the government will not compensate for any submitted information. Interested vendors must provide a company profile detailing their experience with CEESIM VPX for military applications, similar products, business size, and SAM registration, alongside contact information. Additionally, respondents are asked to outline their capabilities in manufacturing emitter generator racks and provide insights on potential revisions to the procurement description. They are also invited to suggest alternative NAICS codes, an outline schedule for the contract, potential subcontracting arrangements, and cost estimates. Comments and queries regarding the RFI are encouraged, and interested vendors must request related documents via SAM.gov by January 30, 2025, with responses due by February 5, 2025. This RFI exemplifies the government's strategic approach to gathering information for future contracting efforts.
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