11-Sources Sought for Phoenix (AN/TSC-156D) B16 Hardware Buy

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning and market research purposes only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSS. This SSS will be used to gather market research and to make decisions regarding the development of acquisition strategies. Sources are being sought with the capability of manufacturing various spares for the Phoenix satellite communications system (AN/TSC-156D). The Government plans to solicit a Ten year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with options for purchase of various spares for the AN/TSC-156D Phoenix. The items are listed below and on the attached excel. ANTENNA SUBASSEMBLY NSN 5985-01-521-0938 Cage Codes 06401 and 1GD22, ANTENNA SUBASSEMBLY NSN 5985-01-521-1714 Cage Codes 06401 and 1GD22, PANEL ELECTRICAL-EL NSN 5975-01-521-2187 Cage Codes 06401, AMPLIFIER RADIO FRE NSN 5996-01-521-2193 Cage Codes 06401 and 9V670 ANTENNA CONTROL UNI NSN 5985-01-521-2206 Cage Codes 06401 and 1GD22, ARRESTER LIGHTNING NSN 5920-01-550-5868 Cage Codes 06401, DRIVE ANTENNA NSN 5985-01-550-9519 Cage Codes 06401 and 61006, DISTRIBUTION BOX NSN 6110-01-590-9772 Cage Codes 06401, CONDENSER REFRIGERA NSN 4130-01-592-8708 Cage Codes 06401 and 54080, INTERFACE UNIT AUTO NSN 7025-01-600-2132 Cage Codes 06401 CONTROL,AIR CONDITI NSN 4130-01-602-9083 Cage Codes 06401 and 54080 COMPUTER,DIGITAL NSN 7021-01-647-3095 Cage Codes 06401, ANALYZER SPECTRUM NSN 6625-01-668-7295 Cage Codes 06401 Converter Frequency NSN 5895-01-534-3253 Cage Codes 06401 and 31260 and 99899, Converter Frequency NSN 5895-01-534-6124 Cage Codes 06401 and 31260 and 99899, KA- HPA NSN 5996-01-534-6853 Cage Codes 06401 and 8M906 Tri-Band HPA NSN 5996-01-520-9570 Cage Codes 06401 and 8M906, ANTENNA SUBASSEMBLY NSN 5985-01-521-1721 Cage Codes 06401 and 1GD22, Amplifier Radio Frequency NSN 5996-01-521-2204 Cage Codes 06401 and 9V670, DISTRIBUTION BOX NSN 5895-01-521-5413 Cage Codes 06401 and 12855 Antenna Control Unit NSN 5985-01-522-2560 Cage Codes 06401 and 8M906 Amplifier, Radio Frequency NSN 5996-01-534-9696 Cage Codes 06401 and 9V670, ANTENNA SUBASSEMBLY NSN 5985-01-535-5663 Cage Codes 06401 and 1GD22, ANTENNA SUBASSEMBLY NSN 5985-01-535-6924 Cage Codes 06401 and 1GD22,Control Communication NSN 5895-01-590-9749 Cage Codes 06401 and 61006, Multiplexer, Digital NSN 7025-01-591-0454 Cage Codes 06401, Power Supply NSN 6130-01-591-2301 Cage Codes 06401 and 09004, Power Supply NSN 6130-01-520-9796 Cage Codes 06401 and 09004, Amplifier NSN 5996-01-520-9564 Cage Codes 06401 and 9V670, Remote Unit Control NSN 5985-01-520-9792 Cage Codes 06401 and 1MEL9, Circuit Card Assembly NSN 5998-01-521-2197 Cage Codes 06401 and 61006, Amplifier Radio Frequency NSN 5996-01-521-2211 Cage Codes 06401 and 9V670 * The Government does not have in its possession technical data. Respondents to this RFI must provide enough information to demonstrate their capabilities to manufacture or provide the items; they should respond to Biruk Shiferaw, by email biruk.a.shiferaw.civ@mail.mil. Responses must be received by 27 March 2019. For more information, contact Biruk Shiferaw, EMAIL ADDRESS: biruk.a.shiferaw.civ@mail.mil. Interested parties please provide responses to the following questions below. If a question does not apply, please enter N/A or None applicable. 1) Provide a brief summary of the company and its core competencies. 2) Please provide the following Point of Contact information on all responses: a. Company: Address: Point of Contact: Phone Number: Email Address: CAGE Code: 3) Describe your Company's past performance in the manufacturing and/or supplying Phoenix spares in the past. Provide Contract Number, Point of Contact (POC), e-mail address, phone number, and a brief description of your direct support of the effort. 4) Describe the qualifications of your engineering staff, who have experience in the design and production of application similar in complexity and technology to the AN/TSC-156D. 5) Describe your company's experience in identifying the test equipment for components similar in complexity and technology to what is used in the AN/TSC-156D. 6) Describe your company's experience in managing obsolescence issues. 7) Does your company maintain a Program and Assessment Tool to monitor and analyze the availability of components to allow clear and precise tracking of all obsolescence issues? If so, please elaborate on the Program and Assessment tool(s). 8) Describe your company's experience in identifying the alternatives for the unavailability of obsolete materials or components to mitigate obsolescence issues. 9) Please identify any known long lead items or any typical delivery times. This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning and market research purposes only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and to assist in making future acquisition strategy decisions. This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this RFI." \Please provide this information, via email to biruk.a.shiferaw.civ@mail.mil no later than 03272019.