Secure CDL ISR (SCISR) Radio

This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Rockwell Collins (CAGE: 13499, UEI: J4Q3HP6NHK47) for the NSA certified Secure CDL ISR (SCISR) communications radio. The estimated award date is 03 April 2027 and the estimated value is $650,000. The estimated period of performance is 03 April to 1 Jan 2027. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1[SD1] [CW2] , "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."

Justification:
Rockwell Collins is the sole developer, manufacturer, and distributor of the certified Secure CDL ISR (SCISR) communications radio. This requirement is for the purchase of NSA Type-1 certified BE-CDL software defined radio for integration into the Sky Tower II Airborne Network Extension Pod for the USMC MQ-9; Enables proven, fully secure communication; Small form factor, three-channel, multi-band software-defined radio; Supports high-bandwidth connectivity for imagery and  full-motion video; Low cost, size, weight and power (SWaP); Non-proprietary interfaces; High data rates (up to 45 Mbps); complies with the MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461F standards, and STANAG 7085 compliant.

Purpose of this Notice:
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement with a capability statement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing via e-mail to the attention of Mr. Chris Woehrer using the contact information provided in this synopsis. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Collins Aerospace.