Sources Sought
Radio Frequency Calibration Backplane Assembly (RFCBA)
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Air Force · Sol. FA8507_RFCBA_SourcesSought
Due in 54 days
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The Air Force (AFLCMC, Warner Robins, GA) is doing market research to find companies that can qualify and produce S-Band Radio Frequency Calibration Backplane Assemblies. This is a Sources Sought, not a solicitation, and no set-aside decision has been made. Companies fill out a capability survey and may team up.
Watch out for
- Requirements are in attachments. The description, technical data package and capability survey are in attached documents that are not in the notice text.
The documents below contain a description of the RFCBA requirements, technical data package, and a Contractor Capability Survey.
- Security requirements not determined. A clearance may be required later, which could limit small businesses without one.
The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined
- No payment for responses and no commitment to buy. Responding is unpaid and the Government may not award anything.
NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
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Full brief
What they want
- Identify sources able to qualify and produce S-Band Radio Frequency Calibration Backplane Assemblies (RFCBA)
- Complete the Contractor Capability Survey
- Explain teaming, partnership, joint venture or subcontracting arrangements if you lack the full capability
- Identify any work that should be set aside exclusively for small businesses
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, GA
- Offers due
- 2026-11-30 12:00 (UTC-05:00, as listed in the notice header)
What to include when you submit
- Complete the Contractor Capability Survey (in the attached documents)
- Give a thorough response to each question
- Provide evidence of teaming or subcontracting arrangements such as emails or letters, stating the type of arrangement and each member's role
- If only interested as a subcontractor, state the portion of work you can do
- Send questions in writing to the contracting officer
You must have
- Security clearance level and foreign participation are not yet decided; expect to work with mixed military, civilian, partner and contractor teams
The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined
- No set-aside decision yet; the Government will decide after reviewing small business responses
No set aside decision has been made
Not in the notice text
- Technical requirements and quantities (in attached documents)
- Contract type and expected value
- How to send the survey response (no address is given for responses; only question contacts)
- Security clearance level
- Period of performance
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Key facts
- Response due
- Nov 30, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation
- FA8507_RFCBA_SourcesSought
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Air Force
- Office
- FA8507 Alcmc Eskc
- NAICS
- 334418
- Product/service code
- 5840
- Business type
- Electrical & electronic components
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, GA
- Contracting contact
- Brandon Jonesbrandon.jones.96@us.af.mil4789268297
- Versions
- 2 (amended since first posted)
Full notice text from SAM.gov
The United States Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may posess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of S-Band Radio Frequency Calibration Backplane Assemblies. 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 RFCBA 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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