SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- MK XIIA/MODE S-CAPABLE IDENTIFICATION FRIEND OR FOE INTERROGATOR (RFI)
- Notice Date
- 3/18/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- 3 Eglin StreetBldg 1612Hanscom AFB, MA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- R2359
- Point of Contact
- Rachel D'Orazio rachel.dorazio@hanscom.af.mil
- E-Mail Address
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E-mail the POC
(rachel.dorazio@hanscom.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Request for Information (RFI) as defined in FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is issued in order to identify qualified sources capable of developing and integrating a Mk XIIA / Mode S-capable Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator on the AWACS E-3 Aircraft. This RFI is issued for the purpose of conducting market research. Respondents to this RFI must provide a plan for EMI / EMC and environmental qualification, AIMS certification, and integration with stand alone / appliqu crypto at the 'box level' for the proposed Hardware. Respondents must also include information on how the proposed interrogator will integrate with the AWACS-unique mission system and the associated mechanical/electrical interfaces.Respondents to this RFI should provide capability statements as qualified prospective vendors capable of providing the services that support all of the aforementioned objectives. The total number of pages for responses shall not exceed five (5) 8.5x11 inch, single spaced, single sided pages in length. Please send responses to this RFI electronically to the Contract Specialist, Rachel D'Orazio, at rachel.dorazio@hanscom.af.mil within thirty (days) after publication of this announcement. Please submit all questions, in reference to this RFI, in writing via email to rachel.dorazio@hanscom.af.mil.If respondent's information contains proprietary data, please clearly mark as such, and restricted or proprietary data will be handled accordingly. Respondent's information shall contain respondent company name; company address; primary point of contact for information provided; and company website address that provides any additional information about the respondent's company.This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quote (RFQ), nor does this issuance restrict the Government's acquisition approach. Any information received is considered market research and may be utilized by the Air Force in developing its acquisition strategy. This market research will be used to assess the availability and adequacy of potential sources. The Government will not respond or conduct formal or informal briefings to vendors or respondents to this RFI. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of the information being requested/received, nor reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this RFI.THIS RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI, AND RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. RESPONSES TO THIS RFI WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
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