This is a Sources Sought Synopsis in support of a market survey being conducted by Joint Base Andrews in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, Market Research, to determine interest and capabilities of potential sources. This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, or a synopsis of a solicitation, or a commitment on the part of the government to later publish a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The government will not reimburse the costs of preparing or submitting a response to this synopsis.

The intent of this notice is to identify potential offerors to design, develop, fabricate and install two (2) each standalone, AN/PRC-117F TACSAT systems. Each system will provide MILSAT (including dedicated mode and Integrated Waveform (IW) capability) communication and encryption capability, sufficient dedicated electrical power for installed equipment, ruggedized transit case/mounts, High Power Amplifier/diplexers/Low Noise Amplifiers), desk mounted microphones and speakers for clear and secure voice, and dedicated high gain SATCOM antennas with associated attachment hardware or antenna pads (as required) for single channel operation at both operating locations. Government furnished equipment includes two (2) AN/PRC-117F Radios and two (2) ANDVT MINTERM KY-99A Crypto Processors.

Interested sources capable of providing this requirement must respond by e-mail to [email protected] no later than Friday, May 9, 2014 at 12:00PM EST and indicate whether you are capable of providing the subject requirement, how long after issuance of a purchase order would it take to complete the requirement and must indicate your size status (i.e., small business, 8(a), HUBZone, or service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB)). No other information is required at this time. Based upon the responses received, the Government will determine the set-aside method for the procurement. An award will not be made on offers received in response to this notice. This Sources Sought Synopsis is not a Request for Quote (RFQ); it is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of sources prior to issuing an RFQ.