Request for Information for a new Data Link capable Radio- N00019-10-P7-PMA04 Response to Questions

The contract relates to a Request for Information (RFI) for a new data link capable radio under solicitation number N00019-10-P7-PMA04, issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division of the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 19, 2010, and seeks sources for this technology under NAICS code 334511, which typically covers communications equipment manufacturing. The purpose of this RFI was to gather industry feedback to inform potential future acquisitions. At this stage, the contracting office, PMA213, has indicated that while they are continuing to evaluate options, they do not expect to move forward with any procurement until fiscal year 2013. At that time, they plan to host an Industry Day to further engage with potential suppliers and subsequently execute a Full and Open Competition to select the final contractor. Points of contact for this contract include Stacy Wills, the Contract Specialist, and Robert Wolfe, the Procurement Contracting Officer, both reachable by email and phone for further inquiries. The contract’s place of performance is not specified, but the office responsible is located in Patuxent River, Maryland.