# E-3 UPX-40 Next Generation Identification Friend or Foe (NGIFF) Interrogator System Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa853924r0003 - Solicitation number: FA8539-24-R-0003 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was May 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA8539 AFSC Pzaba (FA8539) - NAICS: 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: J059 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components - Place of performance: Farmingdale, New York - County: Suffolk County (FIPS 36103). https://abierto.us/counties/suffolk-county-ny-36103 - First posted: April 23, 2024 - Last posted: April 23, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/47f0f8bdb8244a9ca5097a3e54fbfca0/view ## Description This synopsis is to announce that the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (ALC), Robins AFB, GA, intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis for services to perform repairs of the AN/UPX-40 Next Generation Identification Friend or Foe (NGIFF). The approximate issuance date for the Official Request for Quote (RFQ), FA8539-24-R-0003, will be 8 May 2024, and will contain the following National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (P/N): National Stock Number (NSN) Part Number (P/N) 5841016315560CX 301-5000-003 5998016291997CX 301-2030-002 5998016304309CX 301-2140-002 5998016292003CX 301-2050-002 5998016129078CX 301-2500-901 5998016292001CX 301-2400-002 5841016292870CX 301-2000-002 5998016465547CX 301-2040-201 5998016292004CX 301-2070-002 5998016292002CX 301-2010-002 5998016291978CX 301-2040-002 5998016294529CX 301-2060-002 5841016476858CX 301-2000-201 The issuing Contracting Office's DODAAC is FA8539; Address, AFSC/PZABA. The resultant 5-year, Firm Fixed Price, Requirements, Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) will consist of one (1) base period of 12 months, followed by four (4) additional Ordering Periods. The Government intends to solicit directly to Telephonics Corporation (CAGE: 64694) for the services described herein. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). This synopsis is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government, or as a Request for Proposal. Additionally, there are no restrictions on foreign participation. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting a Statement of Capabilities, via email, to the following Robins AFB personnel: **Contracting Officer:** Krishauna Tarver at krishauna.tarver@us.af.mil Program Manager: Heidi King at heidi.king.2@us.af.mil Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. **OMBUDSMAN:** All potential offeror(s) should contact the Contracting Officer identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If the Contracting Officer does not satisfy your concerns, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Program Manager, Program Director or the Contracting Officer, but to communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of the proposals or in the source selection process. When appropriate, potential offeror(s) may contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Thomas Eller, via email, at thomas.eller.1@us.af.mil. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THE OMBUDSMAN FOR SOLICITATION/INFORMATION REQUESTS. ## Publications - April 23, 2024: Presolicitation, due May 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 47f0f8bdb8244a9ca5097a3e54fbfca0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/47f0f8bdb8244a9ca5097a3e54fbfca0/view ## Points of contact - Krishauna Tarver, Krishauna.Tarver@us.af.mil - Heidi King, Heidi.King.2@us.af.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa853924r0003.