IFF45-TS TEST SYSTEM N68335-25-R-0434
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AI-generated · Aug 26, 2025A firm-fixed-price, limited-competition contract will be awarded for the IFF-45TS Test System to be supplied by Viavi (the OEM) and its approved authorized distributors. Viavi is the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the IFF-45TS, and is the only source capable of manufacturing this proprietary PSE; the government does not hold the data rights to the proprietary technical data needed to support full and open competition, and Viavi has denied the government's request to acquire those rights.
This presolicitation clarifies the procurement approach, confirming that competition will be restricted to Viavi and its authorized distributors due to the proprietary nature of the system and the lack of data rights. It marks the formal move from a sources-sought inquiry to an official limited-competition solicitation, with no new data rights or alternative sources anticipated.
The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price limited competition contract between the OEM, Viavi, and its authorized distributors. VIAVI is the original designer, developer and manufacturer of the IFF-45TS Test System and is the only source capable of manufacturing this proprietary PSE. VIAVI and their approved authorized distributors are the only sources capable of providing the IFF-45TS Test System. The Government does not have the data rights to the proprietary IFF-45TS Test System technical data that is necessary to support a full and open competition. The Government contacted VIAVI to ask if the rights to the proprietary technical data can be acquired, and VIAVI denied the Government s request verbally on 21 April 2022.
From Sources Sought posted on Aug 11, 2025The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price limited competition contract between the OEM, Viavi, and its authorized distributors. VIAVI is the original designer, developer and manufacturer of the IFF-45TS Test System and is the only source capable of manufacturing this proprietary PSE. VIAVI and their approved authorized distributors are the only sources capable of providing the IFF-45TS Test System. The Government does not have the data rights to the proprietary IFF-45TS Test System technical data that is necessary to support a full and open competition. The Government contacted VIAVI to ask if the rights to the proprietary technical data can be acquired, and VIAVI denied the Government's request verbally on 21 April 2022.
From Presolicitation posted on Aug 19, 2025Notice history
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Sources Sought Posted Aug 11, 2025
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Presolicitation LATEST Posted Aug 19, 2025View changes (3)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Aug 18, 2025 → Sep 03, 2025
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