Contractor Technical Assistance of ARC-220(V)2 High Frequency (HF) Radio RT-1749 Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
ID: W91CRB-24-ARC-220(V)Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/968036ab442e46ce8cc959d31e928857/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Contracting Command, is seeking sources for Contractor Technical Assistance related to the ARC-220(V)2 High Frequency Radio RT-1749 for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Canada. The procurement aims to identify vendors capable of providing technical advisement, support for airworthiness, maintenance manual provision, and remote assistance over a five-year period, with an estimated workload of 100 hours per year. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the operational readiness and technical support of military communications equipment utilized by allied forces. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company information and a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing estimate, by October 31, 2024, to the designated contacts, Charrissa Stancell and Aqua M. Jefferson, via email.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Charrissa Stancell
    charrissa.m.stancell.civ@army.mil
    Aqua M. Jefferson
    aqua.m.jefferson.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    CN-B-VBM - AV24XXX - Market Survey.docx
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command is seeking sources for Contractor Technical Assistance concerning the ARC-220(V) 2 High Frequency Radio RT-1749 for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Canada. This Sources Sought notice serves as market research to identify potential vendors capable of fulfilling requirements, with responses influencing procurement methods—potentially including small business set-asides or full competition. Required services include technical advisement, support for airworthiness, maintenance manual provision, and remote assistance over a five-year period, with an estimated workload of 100 hours per year. Interested parties must submit company information, past services relevant to the specified capabilities, and a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing estimate. The anticipated contract will be unclassified and must comply with Berry Amendment specifications. Responses are due by October 31, 2024, and must be sent electronically, with detailed capability documentation included. This notice emphasizes the importance of identifying qualified vendors to ensure the technical support and operational readiness of military communications equipment for Canada.
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