Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: next generation vadr
Deadline: 27 Feb 2026
Posting Date: 23 Jan 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 134213074
Document Ref. No.: A029988
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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This is a sources sought notice in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 Market Research.
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Technology Application Contracting Officer (TAKO) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the capability to satisfy agency requirements for a voice and data recorder (VADR) for military rotary wing aviation application. The objective of this market research is to identify any potential sources for the desired capability.
The Government will use the information received for acquisition planning purposes. Sources responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Proposal (RFP), to be issued later, and in determining whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized.
This notice shall not be construed as an RFP or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this request, so proposals will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this request or any follow-up information requests.
Response is strictly voluntary - it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFP process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence the Government-s acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this source sought notice.
Requirement: A Flight Data Recorder (FDR) for military rotary wing aviation application. The specific capabilities sought, and the description required:
A. Specific Capabilities
Crash Protected Memory: 1TB but not le...
Notice ID: a029988
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: us special operations command (ussocom)
Office: amsam-spk
Product Service Code: 1680 - miscellaneous aircraft accessories and components
NAICS Code: 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: feb 28, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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