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AN/PRC-152A Wideband Networking Handheld Radio

ID: SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2025-0004 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase twelve (12) AN/PRC-152A Wideband Networking Handheld Radios with all listed accessories for the 711th HPW/OE at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

This is a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and or pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract or any agreement. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and full capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the attached Statement of Work dated 15 November 2024.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this SS/RFI. Capability packages should address the following questions:

  1. Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
  2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, Service-Disabled, etc.).
  3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements listed in the attached draft SOW.
  4. Item specifications/descriptions/brochures being offered that meet requirements listed in attached draft SOW.
  5. Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success).
  6. What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industry's ability to meet the requirements?
  7. Do you have an active GSA contract/schedule with this item available for purchase? If so, please include contract number and a copy of contract/schedule.

Capability packages shall be sent via email to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil , by 2 December 2024 at 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

The Government encourages submittal of any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All correspondences sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2025-0004 711th HPW/OE Multi Radios Please note that email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments.

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Background
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase twelve (12) AN/PRC-152A Wideband Networking Handheld Radios with all listed accessories for the 711th HPW/OE at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

The AN/PRC-152A is essential for the OE Equipment Modernization Program, providing simultaneous voice, video, and high-speed data in a portable form to support critical mission objectives for the Air Force in field communications.

Work Details
The vendor shall provide twelve (12) brand name or equal AN/PRC-152A Wideband Networking Handheld Radios, including all listed accessories. The following salient characteristics are firm requirements:

- Must include a set of narrow band line-of-sight and UHF SATCOM capabilities;
- Must have SCA-compliant architecture that accommodates changing waveforms with software upgrades;
- Must have the option to provide NSA-certified voice and data security up to TOP SECRET with an encryption module;
- Must have real-time ISR and SA on demand linking.

Place of Performance
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

Overview

Response Deadline
Dec. 2, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Nov. 15, 2024, 12:52 p.m. EST
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1250 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
22%
On 11/15/24 Air Force Research Laboratory issued Sources Sought SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2025-0004 for AN/PRC-152A Wideband Networking Handheld Radio due 12/2/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334220 and PSC 5820.
Primary Contact
Name
Mike Hornberger   Profile
Phone
(937) 713-0549

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY > FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA2396
Source Organization Code
500177443
Last Updated
Dec. 18, 2024
Last Updated By
michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Dec. 17, 2024