F-16 Blk 50 CEESIM VPX
ID: FA822225VPX12925Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8222 AFSC 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)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Posted Jan 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Feb 5, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of F-16 Blk 50 CEESIM VPX, aimed at supporting the 518th Software Engineering Squadron's Operational Flight Program testing for new Electronic Warfare systems. The RFI seeks to gather market research information regarding the manufacturing and delivery of the CEESIM VPX, with a focus on understanding vendors' capabilities, experience with similar military products, and potential subcontracting arrangements. Interested vendors must submit their responses by February 5, 2025, and are required to request related documents through SAM.gov by January 30, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Audrey Lee at audrey.lee.3@us.af.mil or Christa Phillips at christa.phillips.1@us.af.mil.

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Jan 22, 2025, 11:09 PM UTC
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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