SUBJECT: INTERROGATOR-MODE 5 UNIT

REF NO.: F1S0AW9073B101

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The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZIEA), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 United States Code (USC) 2302(b), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and AFFARS 5313.501 to Telephonics Corportion, 815 Broad Hollow Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735-3904. The applicable NAICS is 334511 with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirements:

The 412 Test Wing (412 TW) is seeking a sole source purchase of a Telephonics AN/UPX-44A interrogator to serve as an interchangeable Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) for the existing system in operation today. The AN/UPX-44A was Edwards Site Certified by the Department of Defense (DoD) Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS), Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), Mark XII/XIIA, Systems (AIMS) and has a Stage 4 Radio Frequency Authorization (RFA) from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in 2017. Limited costs for Delta qualifications on the AN/UPX-44A may be required due to parts obsolescence but costs for full site certification will not be required as part of this purchase. The IFF interrogator will allow for interrogator encoding and decoding of the following transponder modes: 1, 2, 3/A, C, ADS-B, and Mode 5 Level 1 and 2.

1 Each; Telephonics Interrogator Unit:
- Item Description: AN/UPX-44A IFF Interrogator
- Part Number: 712-5000-500
- Unit is manufactured to order

There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include verification of the Offeror's Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offer does not have a copy of this provision, go to http://www.sam.gov/ to load required information. Any response received without completing this registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR part 12.

All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 11:00 a.m., Pacific Standard Time, 5 August 2019. Responses should be submitted to: Contract Specialist, Samantha Williamson (AFTC/PZIEA), Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. The contractual point of contact is Samantha Williamson, (661) 277-2546, E-mail: [email protected]. Telephone requests to be placed on a mailing list will not be honored. Facsimile responses are acceptable and must be received on or before the closing date.