Digital Backplane Assembly
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The United States Government, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Electronic Systems Group - Kesselring (AFLCMC/ESGK-R), is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of designing, developing, producing, and testing up to three Digital Backplane Assemblies (DBAs) as a direct Form, Fit, and Function (FFF) replacement for an existing component specified in engineering drawing B3864294-1. This initiative, identified under solicitation number FA8507_DPA_SourcesSought and NAICS code 334418, is strictly a sources sought announcement under FAR 15.201(e) and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or binding commitment by the Government. No funds are available for response preparation, and no contract award will result from this notice. Respondents are expected to submit a comprehensive capabilities package not exceeding 30 pages, including a completed Contractor Capability Survey, a full Technical Data Package with native CAD/CAE/CAM files and 2-D PDF drawings, a description of similar past performance, proposed contract structure such as Firm Fixed Price with CLINs, and an assessment of program risks. The Government requires unlimited data rights to all technical documentation and explicitly prohibits proprietary data reservations. All submissions must be unclassified, emailed directly to designated contracting officers, and received no later than August 22, 2026. The place of performance is Warner Robins, Georgia, with key activities including first-article testing at the contractor’s facility and 30-day operational testing at an overseas radar site. Security clearance requirements and foreign participation levels are undetermined, but contractors must be prepared to collaborate with military, civilian, and international partner personnel. Small businesses are strongly encouraged to respond, and while no set-aside decision has been made, the Government will evaluate small business responses to inform future acquisition strategies. Teaming arrangements, joint ventures, and subcontracting partnerships are encouraged, and respondents are asked to provide supporting documentation such as letters or emails detailing roles and responsibilities. Contractors must include their CAGE code and DUNS number, and may propose alternative NAICS codes or size standards. The Government will use all submitted information to shape its acquisition approach, which remains undetermined, and while no formal evaluation factors or award criteria have been established, respondents must address capability, past performance, risk identification, and technical compliance with the TDP. Proprietary information must be clearly marked, though the Government assumes
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The United States Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of X-Band Digital Backplane Aseembly.
Security Requirements: The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined; however, the Contractor should anticipate working with teams consisting of military, civilian, national partners, and contract personnel from various services and agencies.
DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR AN INVITATION FOR BID (IFB). IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.201(e), THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THE GOVERNMENT MAY USE THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IN DETERMINING ITS ACQUISITION APPROACH. THE ISSUANCE OF THIS NOTICE DOES NOT RESTRICT THE GOVERNMENT ACQUISTION APPROACH.
The documents below contain a description of the DPA requirements, technical data package, and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company's capability.
Attention Small Business Respondents who are interested in participation for this effort:
1. No set aside decision has been made; however, the USG will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability. Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If you company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirment, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subctonracting arrangements do you have in place to fulfill the Government's needs? Provide evidence of this arrangement e.g. emails, letter, etcl. that demonstrate a united response to this Sources Sought is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work your organization has capability of fulfilling.
2. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Businesses.
Both Large and Small Businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint Ventures or Teaming Arrangements are encouraged.
Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Brandon Jones, Contracting Officer, AFLCMC/ESGK-R (brandon.jones.96@us.af.mil) and Elizabeth Fuller (elizabeth.fuller.2@us.af.mil), Lead System Engineer, and Robert Cowden (robert.cowden.ctr@us.af.mil). Contract or Acquisition Specific questions shall be soley directed to the Contracting Officers. All questions shall be submitted in writing. Responses shall be received no later than the date identified in this posting.
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