RF Shielding - Sources Sought for Dyess AFB
ID: PANSWD24P0000001252Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW076 ENDIST FT WORTHFORT WORTH, TX, 76102-6124, USA

NAICS

Plate Work Manufacturing (332313)

PSC

PLATE, SHEET, STRIP, AND FOIL; NONFERROUS BASE METAL (9535)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2a94d72c79fc4c27b0ad60cbecb81adc/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is conducting a sources sought notice for Architectural Radio Frequency (RF) Shielding for three construction contracts at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas. The projects, which include a Flight Simulator Facility, Mission Planning Facility, and Alert Facility, require RF shielding materials that can achieve 60-80 dB attenuation across frequencies from 10MHz to 8GHz, while adhering to established performance and compliance criteria. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the operational integrity of the B-21 program, emphasizing the need for commercially available, non-developmental items that require minimal maintenance. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities statements by 3:00 p.m. CST on December 23, 2024, to the primary contact, Michael Fenwick, at michael.e.fenwick@usace.army.mil, or the secondary contact, Linda Eadie, at linda.d.eadie@usace.army.mil, as this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is conducting market research through a sources sought notice for Architectural Radio Frequency (RF) Shielding for three B-21 program construction contracts at Dyess Air Force Base, TX. The projects include a Flight Simulator Facility, Mission Planning Facility, and Alert Facility, all requiring RF shielding materials that will meet specific performance and compliance criteria. The RF shielding system must achieve 60-80 dB attenuation at frequencies between 10MHz and 8GHz, adhere to established guidelines, and be commercially available. The government seeks non-developmental items that require minimal maintenance and inspection, with proof of qualification. Interested vendors must submit capabilities statements by December 23, 2024, to identify potential RF shielding solutions. The notice emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, including the Berry Amendment, and highlights the possibility of varying solicitation types based on project size. This sources sought is primarily aimed at gathering information for future contract procurement, and it does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP).
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