Sources Sought: 68th RQS Parachute Mode-S Transponders

Seeking Sources:

INTRODUCTION: The United States Air Force, 68th Rescue Squadron (68th RQS) is seeking sources that can provide 3 Portable Mode-S Transponders. CONUS Location 68th RQS complex, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB), AZ.

DISCLAIMER: This sources sought notice is issued for information and planning purposes only.This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals nor will any award be made as a result of this sources sought notice. The Air Force will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request for information.

Description: The 68th RQS is seeking the procurement of three portable Mode-S Transponders. These transponders will be used during jumps by members of the 68th to increase safety while under canopy in busier airspace. Please review the attached salient characteristics document and if your company is interested and capable of providing these items, send an email to the listed POCs below. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION (NAICS)

CODE: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,350 employees.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: Request Capability Statements include the following:

Company name, address, point of contact (POC), telephone number, e-mail address, NAICS code, GSA schedules held, CAGE Code, SAM Unique Entity Identifier.

Identification of business size and whether currently designated as a Small Business as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 19.1, and the appropriate categories (small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a), service disabled veteran-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, woman-owned small business, HUB zone, minority-owned, etc.) If your company has an interest in providing this product, please submit a Capability Statement for the item described above, please confirm interest by responding no later than 12:00 PM (MST) 15 February 2024. Please provide your questions and Capability Statement to SSgt Trenton Twomey at trenton.twomey@us.af.mil.

Please use no more than 1-3 type-written pages using 12-point type. Published literature may be any number of pages. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All Government and contractor personnel reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.