LNB Controllers Peterson SFB CO
ID: LNBSMITH21CONSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2517 21 CONS BLDG 350PETERSON SFB, CO, 80914-1117, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/667680a7650c4613820607b19ebadb96/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the United States Space Force at Peterson Space Force Base, is seeking information on Low-Noise Block (LNB) Controllers as part of a Sources Sought notice. The procurement aims to gather insights on the availability and specifications of LNB Controller components, which are crucial for radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications. This inquiry is intended for market research purposes and does not constitute a commitment to solicit bids or award contracts; interested suppliers are encouraged to provide information regarding delivery times, product characteristics, and warranty details by April 17, 2025. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Aaron Smith at aaron.smith.103@spaceforce.mil or Jason Donovan at jason.donovan.1@spaceforce.mil.

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    Sources Sought LNB Controllers.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force, specifically the United States Space Force at Peterson Space Force Base, has issued a Sources Sought notice seeking information on Low-Noise Block (LNB) Controllers. The request aligns with market research goals under FAR Part 10 and targets suppliers under the NAICS code 334220, pertaining to radio and television broadcasting equipment manufacturing. The notice outlines specific requirements for several LNB Controller components, detailing quantities and technical specifications in a provided table. The government emphasizes that this request is for informational purposes only and notes that it is not a commitment to solicit bids or award contracts. Interested parties are invited to submit information regarding delivery times, suitability of the stated NAICS code, availability of the specified items, additional product characteristics, existing pre-priced contract vehicles, and warranty details. Responses are requested by April 17, 2025, with all inquiries directed to specified email addresses. This sourcing inquiry aims to inform potential procurement methods and assess the capabilities of potential suppliers within the required timeline.
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