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Small Form Factor Transponder N00019-13-R-0001

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SFFNotice05Feb2013Federal

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has planned a full and open competition for the procurement of a Small Form Factor (SFF) Transponder designed to provide identification, position, and surveillance reporting in response to challenges from airborne, ground-based, and surface interrogators. The contract follows updates from earlier synopses issued in October and November 2012, with revised documentation including the statement of work, specifications, and draft contract data requirements scheduled for release in early February 2013. The formal Request for Proposal (RFP) was set to be posted by March 25, 2013, with proposal submissions due by May 14, 2013, followed by a fit check at the Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, Maryland. The planned contract award date was September 24, 2013, though these dates were subject to change. Key requirements include the mandatory achievement of AIMS Box Level Certification based on stringent electronic identification system standards by the proposal submission date. All contract-related communications with industry participants would be conducted via postings on the NAVAIR Homepage to ensure transparency and centralized information dissemination. The procurement emphasizes compliance with military identification standards and thorough verification processes to meet the operational needs of the Department of Defense’s Naval Air Systems Command. The contracting office is located in Patuxent River, MD, with key contacts designated as a Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer to assist potential offerors.

General Info

NAVAIR seeks competitive procurement of certified Small Form Factor Transponder by September 2013.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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NONE

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedFeb 20

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contacts2 people available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Contacts

Virginia Perry-AldridgeContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

William D GentryContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

As stated in the synopses of 1 October 2012 and 8 November 2012, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to conduct a full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.102(b) for a Small Form Factor (SFF) Transponder that will provide identification, position, and surveillance reporting in response to challenges from airborne, ground based, and surface interrogators. The purpose of this synopsis is to provide updates to the information presented in the synopses of 1 October 2012 and 8 November 2012. Except as modified by this synopsis, ALL information in the 1 October 2012 synopsis and the 8 November 2012 synopsis remains unchanged. The following SFF procurement milestones with notional completion dates are provided: Revised draft SFF statement of work, draft CDRLs, and questions/answers posted to NAVAIR Homepage - 5 February 2013; Revised Specification (final) posted to MyNAVAIR PMA-213 Secure Web Portal - 4 February 2013; Formal RFP posted to NAVAIR Home Page - 25 March 2013; Due Date for Proposal Submittal - 14 May 2013; Fit Check at Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD - 15 May 2013; and Planned Contract Award Date - 24 September 2013. Please note that these dates are subject to change. Directions for accessing the NAVAIR Homepage and the MyNAVAIR PMA-213 Secure Web Portal can be found in the synopsis of 8 November 2012. Please note that ALL future communications with industry will be accomplished through postings to the NAVAIR Homepage. The pass/fail requirements are modified as follows: offeror must have obtained an AIMS Box Level Certification pursuant to AIMS 03-1000A with Changes 1, 2, and 3 (ATCRBS/IFF/Mark XIIA Electronic Identification System and Military Implementation of Mode S) baseline requirements by the date of submission of the proposal (estimated to be 14 May 2013). All other pass/fail requirements remain unchanged from the 1 October 2012 synopsis.