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Radio Tuner Panel (RTP) 4230, Direction Finder (DF) 500 system, High Frequency (HF) 9500M system, High-Speed Modem (HSM) 2051 for P-8A Poseidon

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to gather information from industry regarding their capability to support the design, fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing, integration, delivery, maintenance, and development of several critical communication components for the P-8A Poseidon aircraft. These components include the Radio Tuner Panel (RTP) 4230, Direction Finder (DF) 500 system, High Frequency (HF) 9500M system, and High-Speed Modem (HSM) 2051. The solicitation aims to assess potential business sources with the technical expertise, experience, infrastructure, financial stability, and security clearances necessary to fulfill these requirements. Responses must detail relevant past performance within the last five years, technical and management approaches, facilities, personnel qualifications, and security measures, particularly concerning classified information. The government plans to award an initial contract for approximately four shipsets under Foreign Military Sales with options for two additional years, potentially increasing to about thirty shipsets per year, with delivery expected 12 months post-award in early FY 2027. This request is strictly for informational purposes and not a solicitation for proposals or offers. Interested entities must submit capability statements of no more than 20 pages by the specified deadline, emphasizing small or large business status as well as the ability of small businesses to perform a significant portion of the work. Submissions should comply with formatting and content guidelines, exclude classified materials, and be sent electronically to designated Navy contacts. The information collected will help the government determine if a competitive procurement will be pursued. Additionally, foreign entities or those partnering with foreign concerns must comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The government retains discretion over the decision to proceed with any contract award and will not compensate for the preparation or submission of these capability statements.

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NAVAIR seeks industry info for P-8A communication components design, production, and maintenance capabilities.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

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336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing View NAICS

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Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command
Contacts2 people available
OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command
Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA
Contacts
Brittney Davis
Maria Donnelly

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a sole source contract to Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapid, IA,  for Direction Finder (DF) 500 System, Radio Turner Panel (RTP) 4230, High Frequency (HF) 9500M System, and High-Speed Modem (HSM) 205, assemblies, subassemblies, software, technical data, and associated support for P-8A aircraft. This procurement is for an anticipated base year of approximately four (4) shipsets for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and two (2) option years for an estimated twenty seven (27) shipsets per year in support of emergent United States Navy (USN) and FMS requirements. Deliveries are anticipated to be completed 15 months after award. These requirements will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." And FAR 6.103-4, “International Agreement.”  This synopsis is for informational purposes only. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Rockwell Collins directly via brian.hamed@collins.com.


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