Receive Microwave (And Associated Power Supplies)
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The United States Government, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is conducting market research to identify capable sources for the qualification and production of X-Band Receive Microwave Assemblies and associated power supplies, including the replacement of obsolete components with Fit, Form, and Function equivalents. The effort involves the delivery of up to ten RMAs, four low noise amplifier power supplies, and four RMA power supplies, accompanied by a complete 100% Technical Data Package in native CAD/CAE/CAM and 2-D PDF formats, with unlimited data rights and no proprietary restrictions. First-article testing must be conducted at the contractor’s facility, followed by a 30-day operational validation on a 27-meter radar at an overseas location prior to full-scale production. Contractors must be prepared to work within a complex team environment that includes military, civilian, and partner agency personnel, and must clearly mark any proprietary information to avoid forfeiture of rights. Responses are limited to a 30-page capabilities statement and must include company size status, CAGE and DUNS codes, past performance, and any proposed teaming or subcontracting arrangements supported by documented evidence, though such arrangements are not mandatory. The solicitation number is FA8507_ReceiveMicrowave_SourcesSought, with a response deadline of August 22, 2026, and responses must be submitted exclusively via email to designated contracting and technical contacts. This notice is strictly for market research purposes under FAR 15.201(e), with no obligation to award a contract, no funds available for response preparation, and no solicitation documents issued to date. The NAICS code is 334511, with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees, and small businesses are specifically encouraged to respond; the government will analyze responses to determine if a set-aside or preference is warranted, including potential division of work into exclusive small business opportunities. While no formal evaluation factors, contract types, or pricing details are established, the Government is considering a Firm-Fixed Price contract structure and invites proposers to suggest optimal CLIN and contract type configurations. All submitted information becomes Government property, and no confidentiality or return of materials is guaranteed. Security requirements and foreign participation guidelines remain undetermined but are expected to be restrictive, requiring contractors to anticipate close collaboration with multiple U.S. government entities.
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Warner Robins, GA, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
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 Receive Microwave Assemblies.
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 RMA 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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