BLOS Communication Radio Equipment

This is a synopsis of contract action (SOCA); this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZIEB will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this SOCA or any follow-up information requests. The purpose of this SOCA is to notify industry of the USAF's intent of contract action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc.). Please do not request a copy of solicitation, as one does not exist. The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZIEB), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 United States Code (USC) 2302(b), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and AFFARS 5313.501 to L3Harris Technologies, 1680 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14610. The applicable NAICS is 334220 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirements: The 412 Test Wing (412 TW) is seeking a sole source purchase of one (1) Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS) communication radio assembly and equipment to include the following: - RADIO ASSEMBLY, HF MANPACK, MIL GPS; Part Number: AN/PRC-160(V)1 - T-CASE, 400-W MINI ADAP; Part Number: RF-7800H-TM003 - ANTENNA COUPLER SYSTEM OD; Part Number: RF-382A-15TM - ANT,HF DIPOLE,TRANSP,TAN; Part Number: RF-1912T-AT001 - CABLE ASSY, USB TO ETHERNET; Part Number: 12083-0707-A003 - COMPUTER, RUGGED CONVERTIBLE, WIN 10 PRO, EN; Part Number: RF-3577-30EN - TACTICAL CHAT IP SOFTWARE; Part Number: RF-6705-SW001 - BATTERY ELIMINATOR, CARC GREEN, NA CORD,EU ADAP; Part Number: RF-5910-PS005 - SITE SURVEY, FIELD, TACTICAL BL; Part Number: SITESRV-TACT-F Critical Requirements: - Ability to communicate both voice and data via frequencies in the HF band at ranges of 2,000 miles (required) up to 6,000 miles (desired) - Adherence to applicable Federal and military HF communication standards - Reliable, standalone HF long-haul connectivity - Meets new NSA crypto-modernization standards for secure Type 1 TOP SECRET and Below voice and data - Wideband data rates up 120 kbps, 10 times greater than existing HF radios - Capable of tuning in a frequency range of 1.5-59.999Mhz, covering 419th FLTS HF spectrum. - Must include MARLIN (Mobile Ad Hoc Relay Line of Site IP Networking) and MIRC (internet relay chat client) capabilities. There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include verification of the Offeror's Representation and Certifications'Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offer does not have a copy of this provision, go to http://www.sam.gov/ to load required information. Any response received without completing this registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR part 12. All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 9:00 a.m., Pacific Standard Time, 31 March 2021. Responses should be submitted to: Contract Specialist, Fedelino Dino at fedelino.dino.2@us.af.mil and the Contracting Officer, Samantha Williamson, at samantha.williamson@us.af.mil. The contractual point of contact is Samantha Williamson, (661) 277-2546, E-mail: samantha.williamson@us.af.mil. Telephone requests to be placed on a mailing list will not be honored.