SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- Request for Interested Manufacturers for NSN 6340-01-459-5959CX Computer, Warning, Ground
- Notice Date
- 7/14/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, PK/PZ - Robins AFB, 215 Page Rd, Robins AFB, Georgia, 31098-1611, United States
- ZIP Code
- 31098-1611
- Solicitation Number
- 6340-01-459-5959
- Archive Date
- 8/13/2017
- Point of Contact
- April M. Walls, Phone: 4789264717
- E-Mail Address
-
april.walls@us.af.mil
(april.walls@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- (Request for Interested Manufacturers) FROM: ANTHONY D. SIMMONS/407 SCMS/GULBB TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1) LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813 FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers for NSN 6340-01-459-5959CX Computer, Warning, Ground 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 production of the Ground Proximity Warning Computer, NSN 6340-01-459-5959CX, P/N 965-0976-003. ITEM DESCRIPTION The Ground Proximity Warning Computer is a part of the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) The EGPWS Computer provides aircrew with aural alerts and visual annunciations to help prevent airborne accidents caused by controlled flight into terrain and severe wind shear. EGPWS is a system used on the C-135 aircraft. Impediment to Competition: The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE 97896), which maintains its configuration by part number and software version. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Honeywell International is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the EGPWS performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment. INTEREST The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Honeywell International for the manufacture of the EGPWS computer in support of the C-135 aircraft. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 29 July 2017 by emailing Anthony D. Simmons at anthony.simmons.12@us.af.mil and dla.dlr.proc@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 T h i s s o u r c e s s ou g h t synopsis is f o r i nf or m a t i o n a l p u rpo s e s o nl y. T h i s is n o t a req u e s t f or propo s a l. I t d oe s n o t c o ns t i tu t e a s o l ic i t a t i o n, a n d s h a l l n o t be c o n s t r u e d as a c o mmi t m e n t by t he g over n m e nt. Re s p o ns e s in a n y f or m a r e n o t o ff er s, a n d t he g over n m e n t is u nd e r n o o b l i g a t i o n t o awa r d a c o nt r act as a re sul t o f t h is a nn o u n c e m e n t. N o f u n d s a r e a v ai l ab l e t o p ay f o r prep a r a t i o n o f re s po n s e s t o t h i s a nn o u n c e m e n t. A n y i nf or ma t i o n s u bm i t t e d by re s po nd e n t s t o t his t e c h n ic a l d e s c r i p t i o n is s t r ic t l y vo lu n t a r y.
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