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UCS-7 Antenna

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FA252125QB203Federal

Submission Closed09/10/2025, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The United States Air Force, through the 45th Contracting Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base, has issued a Sources Sought notice for a project involving the analysis, design, and integration of a CRFS D300-18 with an existing antenna tower to be installed at UCS-7. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals but rather an information-gathering exercise aimed at identifying potential sources and assessing market interest and capabilities. The opportunity is anticipated to be set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 541420, with a size standard of $17 million, and responses will help determine the final acquisition strategy. Interested parties are requested to provide detailed information about their business size, socio-economic status, capability to fulfill the requirements, previous experience with similar projects, relevant certifications, and whether they are suppliers or manufacturers. Any respondents proposing teaming arrangements should clarify the roles and responsibilities of each entity involved. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for consideration. Formal responses should be submitted electronically in PDF format by September 10, 2025, referencing RFQ/RFP # FA2521-25-QB203, to the designated Air Force points of contact. The Government does not intend to compensate participants for their input, and participation in this Sources Sought does not guarantee future contract award consideration.

General Info

USAF seeks small businesses for CRFS D300-18 antenna integration at UCS-7, responses due September 10, 2025.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

NAICS

541420 - Industrial Design Services

Place of Performance

N PALM BEACH, FL, 32925, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

SOW UCS7 antenna tower V1.docx

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 8

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 10

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/10/2025, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Contacts2 people available

OfficePATRICK SFB, FL, 32925-3237, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Office AddressPATRICK SFB, FL, 32925-3237, USA

Contacts

Keona Franklin

contact@example.gov

Ayden McCollough

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Full Description

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTATION BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY!

This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) number is FA2521-25-QB203 shall be used to reference any written responses to this source sought.

Patrick Air Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed 541420 . The size standard for this proposed NAICS is $17.0M

Description: The purpose of this contract is to perform analysis, design, and integration of CRFS D300-18 with a pre-existing antenna tower and have it installed at UCS-7.

Draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached under attachment 1 (SOW UCS7 antenna tower V1).

45 CONS is interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement.

Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Include in your capabilities package your DUNS, Cage Code, System for Award Management expiration date, GSA contract number and expiration (if applicable), and any related specifications/drawings.

NOTE: RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SHALL STATE IF THEY ARE A SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER!

Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision.”

DISCLAIMER: This Sources sought notice is not a solicitation. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice that is marked "proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Responses to the sources sought notice will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offerors and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice. The Government does not guarantee any action beyond this notice. The Government may not respond to questions posed in Industry responses.

ATTENTION: Although this is a Sources Sought notice only, interested parties or potential contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award or payment if the Government chooses to make an award. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via http://www.beta.sam.gov

Please submit the information electronically in PDF format by 10 Sep 2025 and reference RFQ/RFP # FA2521-25-QB203 to the Contracting Officer Keona Franklin; keona.franklin@spaceforce.mil , and the Contract Specialist Ayden McCollough; ayden.mccollough.1@spaceforce.mil. Additionally submit your information to 45CONS.PKB.email@us.af.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted