AN/ASK-7 Data Transfer System (DTS)

This requirement will be solicited as a full and open competitive source selection for the AN/ASK-7 Data Transfer System (DTS) legacy NSN 7025-01-514-2659, part number D1321000001. A prospective contractor will develop a production level technical data package for a suitable F3I drop in replacement of the LRU and associated CDRLs. This effort will include testing and qualification of First Articles and production spares. The period of performance for the entire effort will be 5 years including the First Article deliveries within 240 calendar days of contract award followed by DTS production units after approval of First Articles. A new NSN will be assigned once the First Article is approved. The Government plans to use Technical Acceptability, Small Business Participation Acceptability and Price trade off best value source selection to award a Requirements type contract with Best Estimated Quantities as defined in FAR 16.503(a). The DTS is considered to be a Prime Mission Equipment , a Mission Critical Item and an Offensive Avionics System (OAS) on the B-52H. It contains Hardness Critical Items. There are known obsolescence issues within the legacy DTS and during the design/manufacture of this system, obsolescence issues will need to be resolved. The DTS shall be designed and manufactured to meet the requirements IAW Statement of Work and Source Control Drawing (SCD) 754-11300. A prospective Contractor shall ensure applicable contractor/subcontractor personnel will be able to obtain security clearance(s) at the SECRET level for proper accomplishment of these requirements. The security clearance(s) shall be obtained in accordance with the Department of Defense (DD) Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification. A formal solicitation, with all associated attachments, will be made available electronically on beta.SAM.gov with an anticipated closing date to be 30 calendar days from the date of the RFP release. Anyone wishing to participate in this proposed procurement must obtain their copy for the internet. Copies will not be mailed from the Contracting Office.