16 -- R4A Airborne AIS Transponder

DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Coast Guard intends TO PROCURE THE SAAB MODEL R4A AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS) TRANSPONDER, CERTIFIED FOR INSTALLATION ON AIRBORNE ASSETS. THIS ACQUISITION DIRECTLY SUPPORTS A CG INNOVATION COUNCIL APPROVED/FUNDED INITIATIVE TO CONDUCT A TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT AND OPERATIONAL EVALUATION OF THE R4A WHEN USED ON COAST GUARD AND OTHER SEARCH AND RESCUE AIRCRAFT. NOTE 22. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with SAAB TRANSPONDER TECH USA under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.