Sources Sought
Cross Over Network Waveguide Assembly Qualification and Production (P/Ns G638416-1)
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Air Force · Sol. FA8507_CrossOverNetwork_SourcesSought
Due in 42 days
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The Air Force (AFLCMC, Robins AFB area) is doing market research to find companies able to qualify and produce the X-Band Cross Over Network waveguide assembly (P/N G638416-1). This is a sources sought notice only, not a solicitation. Responses are due November 18, 2026.
Watch out for
- Not a solicitation. Responses are not offers and no money is paid for preparing them, so this only helps shape the future buy.
NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
- Set-aside decision not made. The final small business strategy depends on responses, so a small business should respond to be counted.
No set aside decision has been made
- Security clearance may be needed. The clearance level has not been set, so you may need cleared facilities or staff later.
The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined
Read from the notice text only.
Full brief
What they want
- Qualification and production of the X-Band Cross Over Network waveguide assembly (P/N G638416-1)
- Company capability information via the Contractor Capability Survey
- Teaming, joint venture or subcontracting arrangements if the full capability is not in house
- Suggestions for work that could be set aside for small businesses
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, GA
- Offers due
- 2026-11-18 4:00 p.m. Eastern (as shown in the notice's response deadline)
- How to submit
- Written response using the Contractor Capability Survey; questions to the contracting officer and engineers listed in the notice
What to include when you submit
- Answer every question in the Contractor Capability Survey thoroughly
- Describe any teaming, partnership, joint venture or subcontracting arrangements, with evidence such as emails or letters
- If you only want to be a subcontractor, state the portion of work you can do
- Identify any areas of work that should be broken out for small businesses
- Acquisition-specific questions go only to the contracting officer, in writing
You must have
- Security clearance level and foreign participation not yet decided, so clearance may be required
The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined
Not in the notice text
- Technical requirements and technical data package (in attached documents)
- Contract type, quantity and period of performance
- Estimated value
- Final set-aside decision
- Security clearance requirements
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Key facts
- Response due
- Nov 18, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation
- FA8507_CrossOverNetwork_SourcesSought
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Air Force
- Office
- FA8507 Alcmc Eskc
- NAICS
- 334511
- Product/service code
- 5840
- Business type
- Electrical & electronic components
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, GA, 31098
- Contracting contact
- Brandon Jonesbrandon.jones.96@us.af.mil4789268297
Full notice text from SAM.gov
The United States Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of X-Band Cross Over Network. Security Requirements: The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined; however, the Contractor should anticipate working with teams consisting of military, civilian, national partners, and contract personnel from various services and agencies. DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR AN INVITATION FOR BID (IFB). IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.201(e), THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THE GOVERNMENT MAY USE THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IN DETERMINING ITS ACQUISITION APPROACH. THE ISSUANCE OF THIS NOTICE DOES NOT RESTRICT THE GOVERNMENT ACQUISTION APPROACH. The documents below contain a description of the Cross Over Network requirements, technical data package, and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company's capability. Attention Small Business Respondents who are interested in participation for this effort: 1. No set aside decision has been made; however, the USG will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability. Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If you company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirment, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subctonracting arrangements do you have in place to fulfill the Government's needs? Provide evidence of this arrangement e.g. emails, letter, etcl. that demonstrate a united response to this Sources Sought is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work your organization has capability of fulfilling. 2. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Businesses. Both Large and Small Businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint Ventures or Teaming Arrangements are encouraged. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Brandon Jones, Contracting Officer, AFLCMC/ESGK-R (brandon.jones.96@us.af.mil) and Elizabeth Fuller (elizabeth.fuller.2@us.af.mil), Lead System Engineer, and Robert Cowden (robert.cowden.ctr@us.af.mil). Contract or Acquisition Specific questions shall be soley directed to the Contracting Officers. All questions shall be submitted in writing. Responses shall be received no later than the date identified in this posting.
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