Repair of the Direction Finder Control, Transponder Control and the Receiver Transmitter Control
ID: FA85242600030Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8524 AFSC PZAAAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/786141eae51c461183399c744e7c3af9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the repair of the Direction Finder Control, Transponder Control, and Receiver Transmitter Control. The government seeks entities with the necessary repair data, expertise, and capabilities to meet the qualification requirements for these repairs, which are currently performed exclusively by Executive Instruments, INC, due to proprietary data constraints. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational integrity of military systems, and the government plans to issue a five-year contract with projected annual repair quantities. Interested parties, both large and small businesses, are encouraged to submit their capabilities and past experiences by June 23, 2025, and may contact Tosha L. Taylor at tosha.taylor.2@us.af.mil or Shawna Barrett at shawna.barrett.1@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tosha L. Taylor
    (478) 926-0146
    tosha.taylor.2@us.af.mil
    Shawna Barrett, Contracting Officer
    (478) 973-7806
    shawna.barrett.1@us.af.mil
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    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.pdf
    The government is seeking information from potential sources that possess the necessary repair data, expertise, and capabilities to repair the Direction Finder Control, Transponder Control, and Receiver Transmitter Control, identified by specific National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN). Currently, these repairs are exclusively performed by Executive Instruments, INC, which holds proprietary data essential for these services, making it economically impractical for other entities to acquire the required information. The government plans to issue a five-year contract for these repair services, projecting annual repair quantities. Participation in this market research does not guarantee contract awards, and the government will not reimburse costs incurred by participants. Interested parties, including both large and small businesses, are invited to respond with their capabilities, past experiences, and capacity to fulfill these requirements by June 23, 2025. The document emphasizes the complexity and unique challenges associated with repurposing these control systems while highlighting the importance of maintaining stringent quality and technical standards necessary for supporting military operations.
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