Combined Request for Information and Synopsis (26-R-0265)

Combined Request for Information and Synopsis (26-R-0265) This notice is a combined Request for Information and Synopsis. The primary purposes of this notice are as follows: Conduct market research to determine if other sources capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist and if commercial items or non-developmental items are available that meet the agency’s requirements. Improve small business access to acquisition information. Enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities. This announcement is not a Request for Proposal or an Invitation for Bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to contract based on this request or otherwise pay for any information solicited herein. Interested parties should contact Johnny Wakefield at 385-591-3547 or email johnny.wakefield.2@us.af.mil Detailed Information Noun: TRANSMITTER SUBASSE NSN: 5840-01-617-0146 P/N: 9801-3550-1 / 62704-1 Estimated Quantity: 3 EA Destination: SW3215 Estimated Delivery Schedule: 14 Months After Receiving Order Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses Statements Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement contact the following firm(s): DRS Training and Control Systems (12339) & APPLIED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INC (3Z966) Based upon market research, the Government is not planning on using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.