# Intent to sole-source purchase of E-3 AIC-28

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fd20602500253

- Solicitation number: FD20602500253
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was February 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency
- Contracting office: DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, Ga (SPRWA1)
- NAICS: 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 5996 Amplifiers
- First posted: January 30, 2025
- Last posted: January 30, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/814e4bba831540a7b60b329776658d30/view

## Description

Sources Sought For E-3 AIC-28 (Intent to Purchase on Sole-Source Basis)

**FROM:**

**Andrew Adams 407 SCMS/GUBA TO:**

**DLA/ABW LOCATION:**

**Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813 FBO Post Title:** Intent to sole-source purchase of E-3 AIC-28 NSN P/N Noun 5996-01-600-0981 255-402 AIC-28 Public Address Amplifiers SUBJECT: Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and manufacture of the E-3 AIC-28 Public Address Amplifier. ITEM DESCRIPTION This requirement is for the AIC-28 Public Address Amplifier on the E-3 E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). This is part of the advanced communication systems, enabling secure and reliable communication with other aircraft, ground stations, and command centers.

**Impediment to Competition:** The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Astronics, which was developed specifically for the E-3’s mission and operational requirements. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. INTEREST The DLA/ABW Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Astronics for the manufacture of the AIC-28 Public Address Amplifier in support of the E-3 Avionics Program.

Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 16 Feb 2025 to Andrew Adams via email (andrew.adams.13@us.af.mil) or April Walls april.walls@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. DISCLAIMER This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only.

This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

## Publications

- January 30, 2025: Sources sought, due February 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice 814e4bba831540a7b60b329776658d30. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/814e4bba831540a7b60b329776658d30/view

## Points of contact

- Andrew Adams, andrew.adams.13@us.af.mil
- April Walls, april.walls@us.af.mil, 4789265000

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