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This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for the procurement of four Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) kits to be used as ground test units. The transponder kits shall be Technical Standard Orders (TSO) certified and/or DOD AIMS 17-1000 Mark XIIB; and shall include the transponder units along with associated ground installation equipment and technical support for the installation. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). Firms that can provide for the USN’s requirement as described below are encouraged to identify themselves.

Vendors interested in responding to the RFI shall provide a one to two page overview statement addressing the following: 1) Brief statement of interest/capabilities; 2) Any other information at vendor discretion such as catalogs, drawings/illustrations, technical manuals, training description/material, pricing, testing documentation, brochures and/or any other documentation that describes the capabilities, interfaces and specifications; 3) Respondents should identify any Government customer who has procured IFF transponder kits and provide customer point of contact, including a telephone number, e-mail address or web site. Responses may be submitted electronically to the email address provided below. Responses are requested by 1 November 2022. Earliest possible response is encouraged. Responses will be reviewed and additional information may be requested from individual vendors if desired by the Government.

This RFI does not constitute a commitment from the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any monies expended by any interested party in support of the effort described above. The Government reserves the right to review and use the data submitted at its own discretion. Upon request, the Government will protect proprietary information from unwanted disclosure. Any such requests shall be submitted with the statement of capabilities. Email responses to Bernard Gross at bernard.k.gross2.civ@us.navy.mil.