Request for Interested Manufacturers for the Test Control Panel, NSN 4920-01-549-5847KV

SUBJECT: Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the F15 AIS Electrical Test Control Panel NSN 4920-01-549-5847KV, PN 7000367-9. ITEM DESCRIPTION: The F-15 Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS) Test Stations are utilized to support the test, service, overhaul, and repair of F-15 A/B/C/D/E Avionics Systems components at Intermediate and DEPOT Level facilities. The Test Stations include the following: AN/GSM-228 Antenna Test Station (ATS), AN/GSM-345 Aircraft Radar Test Station (ARTS), AN/GSM-229 Indicator and Controls Test Station (I&C), AN/GSM-230 Communications, Navigation and Identification Test Station (CNI), AN/GSM-231 Computer Test Station (CTS), AN/GSM-232 Display Test Station (DTS), AN/GSM-233 Microwave Test Station (MTS), and AN/USM-617 Mobile Electronics Test Station (METS). IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION: The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Honeywell International, Inc. (CAGE 07187), which maintains its configuration by part number and software version. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Honeywell International, Inc. is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the F15 AIS component performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment. INTEREST: The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Honeywell International, Inc. for the manufacture of the Test Control Panel in support of the F15 AIS program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than August 16th 2019 by emailing Christopher Meadows (christopher.meadows.3@us.af.mil and/or Ronald Midkiff (ronald.midkiff@us.af.mil). The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. DISCLAIMER: This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It 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.