F-16 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder Upgrade

This SSS is issued solely for information and planning purposes only - it does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This SSS does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. This is a sources-sought only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e). The Air Force is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this SSS. All costs associated with responding to this SSS will be solely at the interested parties expense. This is a request for information seeking sources capable of meeting the requirements listed above. When responding please include: Company Name and Cage code. A POC's email address and phone number. Experience with regards to the manufacturing and upgrading IFF transponders. Also, describe how you would address the requirements in Section 3 of this Sources Sought Synopsis. Experience in meeting strict delivery schedules. Suggested NAICS Code. Business Size Classification for NAICS and qualifications if any and any sub-category. Type of Small Business Classification (ex. Small Business, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, HUB-Zone, and Women-Owned, etc.) per NAICS Code 336413. Interested parties are requested to provide an electronic response and any attachments through e-mail to Kirsten Rivera, Eric Dumpert, and cc Christopher Espinoza and Caryn Cantrell, no later than 30 calendar days after the publication of this notice. On the e-mail subject line include - F-16 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder SSS Response - Company Name. No mail, telephone or FAX responses will be accepted. See attachment for more details.