SUBJECT:

This requirement is for the procurement of the RT-5000 Radio Receivers (NSN 5821-01-552-8993; PN 3H1230-10) in support of the USAF TH-1H Special Operations Forces (SOF) helicopter program. Further details are provided below:

Noun                                             NSN                                              Quantity                  

RT-5000 Radio Receivers            5821015528993HL                        11                                    

ITEM DESCRIPTION

The RT-5000 Radio Receiver is a tactical airborne VHF frequency modulation (FM) transceiver that operates across multiple frequency bands (29.7 to 88 MHz) at 10W, consolidating several radios into one system. It must perform to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications in accordance with the original Form, Fit, and Function that was certified for use by its proprietary designer. These performance requirements are not military-unique and can be acquired in the commercial market sector. There are no known critical and/or long-lead schedule items associated with this part that are anticipated to impact contract performance and delivery requirements. No alternate parts are authorized unless noted in the Technical Order and approved by the cognizant engineer.

IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION

This requirement is not suitable for competition and will be utilized under Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by DAFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C 1901), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.  This action will result in the award of a new contract, which will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) “C” Type Contract.

The agency's minimum needs can only be satisfied by the unique supplies available from Chelton Avionics, Inc. OBA Canyon AeroConnect due to them being the only approved source who maintains the TOP necessary to manufacture the items. The company details are as follows:

Chelton Avionics, Inc. dba Canyon AeroConnect

CAGE Code: 1WZE2

The screening analysis (Form 761) associated with this part designates this requirement as a sole source procurement. The Acquisition Method Code/Acquisition Method Suffix Code is 3/Z. The "3" signifies acquisition for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer. The "Z1' indicates that the part is a commercial/nondevelopmental/off-the-shelf item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog (or price lists) or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply. The Government does not own or have access to the data for this item. No alternate (known) source is authorized to meet this specific agency need.

 INTEREST

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 16 July 2025 by emailing [email protected] and/or [email protected].  The Government intends to procure these items using DAFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C 1901). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. 

DISCLAIMER

Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.