SOURCES SOUGHT
59 -- Blue Sky Mast Antenna
- Notice Date
- 5/15/2023 6:00:01 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- FA5682 31 CONS DA LGC APO AE 09604-6102 USA
- ZIP Code
- 09604-6102
- Solicitation Number
- 56RQS_BSM_Antenna
- Response Due
- 5/22/2023 6:00:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- Nicole Orr, Phone: 390434308553, Alexia Sanders
- E-Mail Address
-
nicole.orr.1@us.af.mil, alexia.sanders.1@us.af.mil
(nicole.orr.1@us.af.mil, alexia.sanders.1@us.af.mil)
- Description
- CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: 31st Contracting Squadron, Contingency Operations Flight (31 CONS/PKX) Aviano, AB, Via Pordenone Area E Edif. 600, Aviano, 33081, Italy. POINTS OF CONTACT: 2d Lt Alexia Sanders alexia.sanders.1@us.af.mil TSgt Nicole Orr nicole.orr.1@us.af.mil Please submit responses by 3:00 PM Central European Time, Monday, 22 May 2023 NOTICE: This is a Sources Sought notice; there is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for solicitation will receive no response. This Sources Sought notice is published for market research purposes only. This market survey is conducted to identify potential sources capable of meeting the requirements for providing a�Blue Sky Mast antenna system for Aviano AB. The part numbers for a product that meets our specifications is listed below as well as the key required salient characteristics for a better understanding of the needs of Aviano AB, and the respondent's potential ability to meet the Government's requirements. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Contracting Officer will review and consider all responses and/or questions received. However, the Contracting Officer is not required to implement any of the feedback and/or suggestions received. IAW FAR 15.201(c) (4), the Contracting Officer may host one-on-one meetings with any or all potential Offerors who provide an adequate response to the RFI/SS, without further public notice. The responses/feedback received in response to this notice will be used to identify and resolve concerns regarding the acquisition strategy to include feasibility of the requirement, commerciality, and industry standards. DETAILS: All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS)�code for this acquisition is 334220 � Antennas, Transmitting and Receiving, Manufacturing. � This requirement serves to provide line of sight communication with airborne alert helicopters, and the ability for the tactical operations center to provide real time updates to airborne aircrew is critical to providing PR coverage. Vendor must be able to provide a�Blue Sky Mast system with part numbers�detailed below: Blue Sky Mast Items: 350G-W-L315-LFT-000 3 50G XL - Lift - 15M (49 ft.) (mast itself) BSM3-K-A352-S48-150 Straight Arm Kit-350 Series-Dual-NO SIDE-1.5x48 inch BSMU-A-M305-NTO-EM5 Side Arm Mount-1.5 Inch-NATO-SINCGARS-EPLRS BSMU-P-A112-OMN-EM5 Side Arm Mount-1.5 Inch- Omni Antenna .75 to 2 OD BSMU-K-M400-OE2-EM5 Side Arm Mount-1.5 Inch-OE-254 & COM201 Antennas Key Salient Characteristics: 350G-W-L315-LFT-000 3 50G XL - Lift - 15M (49 ft.) (mast itself) Weight: 75lbs (34g) BSMU-A-M305-NTO-EM5 Side Arm Mount-1.5 Inch-NATO-SINCGARS-EPLRS Quick release side arm mount aluminum NATO Plate for use with antennas that have standard NATO bolt pattern (for use with 1.5 inch Slotted Side Arms) BSMU-P-A112-OMN-EM5 Side Arm Mount-1.5 Inch- Omni Antenna .75 to 2 OD Quick release adjustable Omni Antenna Mount for .75 to 2 inch outside diameter Omni antennas or poles, can be mounted vertically or horizontally (for use with inch slitted side arms) BSMU-K-M400-OE2-EM5 Side Arm Mount-1.5 Inch-OE-254 & COM201 Antennas Quick release side mount for mounting the OE-254 GRC or the Cobham COM201 antennas. Includes insulate3de spacer for maintaining proper ground plane (for with 1.5-inch slotted side) Key Capabilities: Mast must be able to lift 15m Mast must be easily assembled / disassembled by a 2-man team within 30 minutes Must be crank operated Mast must have a robust tripod anchor system Mast must come in a hard-shell portable case Must be capable of suspending multiple varieties of antennas Must come with adaptors for varies antenna systems Mast must be rated up to 90 mph winds fully extended All interested parties shall submit a capabilities package with a maximum of 4-pages. The capabilities package shall be�brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. The package shall include not only capability, but also a summarized plan of how the capabilities will be met.� Responses to these notices are not offers and cannot/will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Prospective contractors are cautioned to ensure that the proper NAICS code appears in their SAM report. Include the following in your statement of capabilities: Company Name: Address: Point of Contact: Telephone number: E-Mail Address: CAGE Code: Web Page URL: CONCLUSION: The Government will neither award a contract solely based on this notice nor will it reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quotation, nor does this issuance restrict the Government's acquisition approach. The Government reserves the right to reject in whole or part any industry input as a result of this announcement. If the Government decides to award a contract for this effort, a solicitation will be issued later. If you have any questions, you may contact 2d Lt Alexia Sanders at alexia.sanders.1@us.af.mil and TSgt Nicole Orr at nicole.orr.1@us.af.mil
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- Place of Performance
- Address: ITA
- Country: ITA
- Country: ITA
- Record
- SN06683097-F 20230517/230515230119 (samdaily.us)
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