Warner Robins ALC, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (WR-ALC/BC), Source Development, 180 Page Road, Robins AFB, GA 31096-1600, Attn: Vivian McGhee (96M36)

58 -- MANUFACTURE, PRODUCE, TEST AND PACKAGE ARC-190 HF COMMUNICATION RADIO SYSTEM COMPONENTS Contact Vivian McGhee, Source Development Analyst, Robins AFB, GA 31098-1600, 912-926-7073. This is NOT a presolicitation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5, but is a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the manufacture, production, test, packaging of ARC-190 HF Communication Radio System Components for Airborne application. The components will be manufactured and produced using level three reprocurement packages. The system components include the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): Automatic Communications Processor (ACP) Control, C-11814; Receiver-Transmitter, RT-1341(V)8, Antenna Coupler (Probe), CU-2275(V)1; Antenna Coupler (Long Wire), CU-22725(V)2; Antenna Coupler Mount, MT-6141; ACP, CP-2024A; and ACP Mount, MT-6515. Assorted spare parts, a full system performance specification, and testing procedures for first article test and acceptance will be delivered as part of this requirement. Delivery of five (5) complete systems which are to be tested and proven to be qualified for operational use in airborne applications. The period of performance will be approximately 12 months to complete first article test and acceptance. If opted, production deliveries are estimated to begin in FY98. Interested contractors will require a security clearance of ``Secret''. It is estimated that the program will begin the first quarter of FY97. A formal solicitation does not exist at this time. This survey is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. WR-ALC anticipates a competitive acquisition using government furnished specifications, statement of objectives, etc. Potential sources interested in participating in this survey must provide a written response that includes: Company Name, Address, Cage Code, Point of Contact, Size of Business pursuant to SIC 3663 and 3644; Level of Security of Clearance, Statement of Domestic or Foreign Ownership, a copy of DD Form 2345 - Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, and documentation showing capabilities and experience (brochures, literature, contractual histories, etc.). Contractors may obtain a DD Form 2345 certification by contracting Defense Logistics Service Center at 1-800-352-3572. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined and release of information will be determined at the time of solicitation. Capability and experience documentation must include discussion of your company's experience in the following areas: 1) Your experience in the design and construction of Airborne HF Communications Systems capable of basic HF communications, Automatic Link Establishment with MIL STD waveforms and Selective Call (SELCAL) - Air Traffic Control one way communication 2) Your company's capability to manufacture state of the art HF communications systems, 3) Your company's capability to develop Automatic Test Equipment and Test Program Sets, and 4) Your company's engineering capabilities to recommend and implement changes to update drawings, components, etc., thus, ensuring parts obsolescence does not repair the life cycle of the components. Failure to provide all requested information may result in your company not being placed on the initial source list when/if a requirement is generated. Questions or responses to this Market Survey should be addressed to: Vivian McGhee (96M36), 180 Page, Robins AFB, GA 31098-1600, Phone: 912-926-7073. All responses must received no later than 30 days from this publication. (036)

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