Steerable Antenna Systems (SAS)view on SAM.gov

1.0 INTRODUCTION a. The Naval Air Systems Command, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA is seeking information for potential sources for the procurement of 7 types of Steerable Antenna Systems (SAS) Production Units, First Article Testing, Production, Teardown & Evaluations, Repair Services and Modification Services. The anticipated contract type will be hybrid with the First Article Testing requirement being a Cost Plus Fixed Fee CLIN and the rest of the requirements being under Firm Fixed Price CLINs. b. This Market Research tool is being used to identify potential technologies and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. The results of the Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. c. The following documents are attached to this Sources Sought Notice: 1. Draft SAS Statement of Work (SOW) 2. Draft SAS Specifications: 2a. 1611AS2870 J Band SAS Tracking (Type II) Spec 2b. 1611AS879 I Band SAS Tracking (Type I) Spec 2c. 1511AS2882 I Band SAS Tracking (Type VI) Spec 2d. 1611AS2886-1 I Band SAS IX Limited Azimuth Non-Tracking Ant Spec 2e. 1611AS2886-2 I Band SAS IX Limited Azimuth Non-Tracking Ant Spec 2f. 1611AS2886-3 I Band SAS type IX Non-Tracking Antenna Spec 2g. 1611AS2887 I-J Band SAS Non-Tracking (Type XII) Spec Rev 3. Draft SAS Drawings 3a. 1611AS2870 J Band SAS Ant Tracking (Type II) Outline Rev J 3b. 1611AS2879 I Band SAS Tracking (Type I) Outline Rev J 3c. 1611AS2882 I Band SAS Tracking (Type VI) Outline Rev F 3d. 1611AS2886 – [] SAS 14 IN I Band Non-Tracking (Type IX) Limited Azimuth (Source Control Drawing) Rev E 3e. 1611AS2887 I_J Band SAS Non-Tracking (Type XII) Rev F The following dates are anticipated time frames associated with this requirement: 4. Estimated RFP Release: May 2026 5. Estimated Award Date: March 2027 d. Primary Work Location/Place of Performance: Contractor Site e. Virtual Question & Answer (Q&A) Session: The Government intends, at its sole discretion, to host a virtual Q&A session with vendors it determines to be capable based on responses to this Sources Sought Notice. The objective of the Q&A is session is providing clarification on the scope of work and address vendor questions regarding capability requirements. The Government will notify selected vendors with participation details if a Q&A session is scheduled. 2.0 DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT 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 INFORMATI…