COTS Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Antenna System
ID: FAA-25-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTSWASHINGTON, DC, 20591, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8f751a0b7b7745be9163cac1504b370f/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is conducting a market survey to identify potential vendors for Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Antenna Systems. The FAA aims to replace obsolete antennas to ensure interoperability with existing TACAN ground transponder equipment, requiring electronically scanned antennas that can operate across the entire TACAN frequency band without modification. This procurement is critical for maintaining the functionality of the National Airspace System (NAS) and involves installation support across approximately 30-35 sites within 90 days of contract award. Interested vendors should submit their capability statements electronically by April 21, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Michael Jones at Michael.E.Jones01@faa.gov or Richard J. Simons at richard.j.simons@faa.gov.

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    COTS TACAN Antenna Market Survey -FINAL.pdf
    The FAA is conducting a market survey to gather information on Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Antenna Systems. This initiative aims to address the urgent need for replacement antennas due to obsolescence of existing systems, ensuring interoperability with current TACAN ground transponder equipment. The FAA seeks electronically scanned antennas capable of operating across the entire TACAN frequency band without modification, requiring installation support across approximately 30-35 sites in the National Airspace System (NAS) within 90 days of contract award. Interested vendors are asked to provide a capability statement detailing their services, production capacity, installation experience, and compliance with FAA requirements. The survey is for market research and planning purposes only, not a solicitation for proposals or funding. Responses should be submitted electronically by April 21, 2025, and will inform the FAA's acquisition strategy. The document emphasizes the confidentiality of proprietary information submitted by vendors.
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