FAA NEXCOM V3 UHF/VHF Radio

4/27/2023

Section L Amend 2 document posted on 4/26/2023 has been removed and replaced with the correct version.

4/26/2023

Amendment 0002 to the FAA NEXCOM V3 SIR 693KA8-23-R-00005 is issued. See attached file "693KA8-23-R-00005_Amend_0002_20230426" and associated updated files. NOTE: All documents with the exception of those listed in the file "693KA8-23-R-00005_Amend_0002_20230426”  and uploaded with this amendement remain unchanged.

SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES:                                                                                         

Proposals Due (Section L.3.3) - Friday, May 26, 2023 NLT 3:00 pm, EDT

Estimated Award – April 2024

4/20/2023

Amendment 0001 to the FAA NEXCOM V3 SIR 693KA8-23-R-00005 is issued. See attached file "693KA8-23-R-00005_Amend_0001_20230420" and associated updated files. NOTE: All documents with the exception of those listed in the file "693KA8-23-R-00005_Amend_0001_20230420”  and uploaded with this amendement remain unchanged.

*Updated to add file.

03/07/2023

Screening Information Request (SIR) 693KA8-23-R-00005 is issued in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acquisition Management System (AMS) 3.2.1.3.11. This is a competitive, unrestricted procurement (AMS Procurement Guidance T3.2.2.3, Complex Source Selection).

Please note that the Acquisition Management System (AMS) applies to the FAA in place of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and various other provisions for Federal acquisition law. FAR references cited in Beta.Sam.Gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance references in the AMS, available at: https://fast.faa.gov.

This announcement is not to be construed as a ‘contract’ or a ‘commitment’ of any kind.

INTRODUCTION

The mission of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air/Ground Voice Communications Program is to provide Air Traffic Control (ATC) services to all classes of National Airspace System (NAS) users. The services support all phases of flight including en route, terminal approach control, flight service and terminal space-based ground movements, departures and arrivals. The UHF/VHF radios are used to ensure aircraft separation, transmit instructions and clearances, permit hand-offs, provide weather services and pilot reports (PIREPs), and communicate with Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSSs). Civilian aircraft, including air carrier and general aviation, are served in the VHF band while Department of Defense (DOD) aircraft are served in the UHF band.

The NEXCOM V3 Radio Program will replace current UHF/VHF ground-based analog radios at Remote Center Air/Ground (RCAG) and Back-Up Emergency Communications (BUEC) facilities supporting en route Communications.

SCOPE OF WORK

The NEXCOM V3 UHF/VHF Radio Contract scope encompasses all necessary equipment, software, documentation, and Contractor services required to replace existing legacy UHF and VHF radios, hereafter referred to as the NEXCOM V1 radio set.  Contractor services include warranty and repair, contract and program management, configuration management, integrated logistics support, barcode and asset tracking, support of Government testing activities, development of maintenance/operator training, support of Government spares provisioning and maintenance program and other required services necessary for the implementation, maintenance, and operation of the UHF and VHF receiver and transmitter system.

NOTES:

1. All VOTER related files will be made available on the FAA Electronic Source Selection Repository Site (see Section L.3.2).
2. The following files are posted with the SIR:

• NEXCOM V3 Radio Government Provided Speech Samples (Zip file)

SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES:                                                                                         

Submission of Questions (Section L.3.1) - Tuesday, April 04, 2023

Proposals Due (Section L.3.3) - Wednesday, May 24, 2023 NLT 3:00 pm, ET

Estimated Award – April 2024