# Mode 5 Transponder and GPS data

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa282324qa039

- Solicitation number: FA282324P0080
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as special notice)
- Status: Awarded to R Cubed Engineering LLC for $53,058.39
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA2823 Aftc Pzio (FA2823)
- NAICS: 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Product or service code: 6625 Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments
- Place of performance: Eglin AFB, Florida
- County: Okaloosa County (FIPS 12091). https://abierto.us/counties/okaloosa-county-fl-12091
- City: Eglin AFB. https://abierto.us/cities/eglin-afb-fl-1220050
- First posted: August 2, 2024
- Last posted: August 26, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/671edc7fd200452b8c9cf92423161405/view

## Description

Air Force Test Center Installation Operational Contracting Division/PZIOAB, Eglin AFB FL, 32542 Proposed Solicitation number/Identifier: FA282324QA039 The AFTC Installation Operational Contracting Division (AFTC/PZIOA), 308 West D Avenue Eglin AFB, FL 32542 intends to award a sole sourc, Firm-Fixed Price contract to R CUBED ENGINEERING LLC, 705 10TH AVE W., Unit 102, Palmetto, Florida, 34221-4616, United States, CAGE: 581Y4. This acquisition is to provide Mode 5 Transponder and GPS data. The anticipated award date is 15 August 2024. This requirement is to:

- Provide a portable military mode 5 transponder in a carry-on case, along with supporting equipment for control, crypto, GPS and recording capability of the transponder data and GPS data. - Provide installation of the transponder and accessories on a King Air Aircraft in Crestview, FL. - Conduct ground mode checks on the installed transponder after install and prior to flights. - Support the Flight Contractor with preparing and monitoring the transponder system The statutory authority which permits sole source for this acquisition is 41 United States Code (USC) 1901, as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

This authority is supported by an approved Far Part 13 Single Source Justification. It is the Government's intent to proceed with this sole source action. The applicable NAICS code is 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 750 employees. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. All responses received by 12:00 pm CDT on 12 August 2024 will be considered by the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes.

All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the items required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Questions shall be submitted electronically to Liudmila “Lucia” Stidam at: liudmila.stidam@us.af.mil.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: R Cubed Engineering LLC (UEI YAM9E6G1AHE5)
- Contract: FA282324P0080, purchase order
- Obligated: $53,058.39
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: award number FA282324P0080 equals the contract number; same awarding office FA2823 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA282324P0080_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 2, 2024: Special notice, due August 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 56d2c4f5bdc6425298f5819c98b8a457. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/56d2c4f5bdc6425298f5819c98b8a457/view
- August 26, 2024: Award notice. Notice 671edc7fd200452b8c9cf92423161405. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/671edc7fd200452b8c9cf92423161405/view

## Points of contact

- Liudmila "Lucia" Stidam, liudmila.stidam@us.af.mil

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