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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for the procurement or manufacture of 128kx8 Flash Memory to be used in Digital Voice Module (DVM) Cards for Radio Control Equipment (RCE). ... The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for the procurement or manufacture of 128kx8 Flash Memory to be used in Digital Voice Module (DVM) Cards for Radio Control Equipment (RCE). The purpose of this market survey is to solicit statements of interest and capabilities from interested vendors in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.1.2.1. This information will be used by the FAA in choosing the method and type of procurement competition to be used to fulfill this requirement. The FAA requires copies of certification letters for interested service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged businesses that are certified by the SBA for participation in the SBA’s 8(a) Program. Responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334112 - Computer Storage Device Manufacturing, size standard 1,250 employees, applies to this requirement. The component and quantity to be purchased under this requirement is: Mfg Description Mfg PN Qty Catalyst/ONSemi 128kx8 Flash Memory CAT28F001L-90B 4320 Alternate Acceptable Part Number Intel 128kx8 Flash Memory N28F001BXB120 4320 Vendors must be able to show components have been stored in humidity-controlled environments in original packaging and vetted to prevent counterfeit components in new or like new condition. Testing and Storage Requirements: Keyence VHX 6000 Visual Inspection (or equivalent) X-Ray Analysis Wire Bond Inspection Internal Pattern Recognition XRF Analyzer Material Composition Electrical Testing Impedance and Passive Characteristics Curve Tracing Counterfeit Detection Decapsulation (1/1000 components) Inspect Die Architecture and Logo Verify Die Markings ECD Smart Dry (or equivalent) The nature of the competition and procurement method that will be conducted for this requirement has not yet been determined. The FAA will review the responses to this Market Survey and will make acquisition planning decisions based on market survey responses and the FAA’s needs. The FAA may decide to conduct a full-and-open competition or set aside all or part of the procurement for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged businesses that are certified by the SBA for participation in the SBA’s 8(a) Program. In order to make this determination the FAA requires the following information from interested vendors in accordance with the attached documents herein: General Capability Statement - This document is limited to not more than six (6) pages, in Times New Roman, size 12 pt. font, and must identify: Type of services provided by your firm Size and type of services provided by previous contracts (elaborate and provide detailed information and past performance) Number of years in business. Vendors must provide documentation that components have been stored in humidity-controlled environments in original packaging and vetted to prevent counterfeit components in new or like new condition. Vendors must provide documentation that testing and storage requirements can be met. Clearly demonstrate that the interested vendor is qualified and capable of providing the required services. Response shall also provide a point of contact number and name (either by phone, email or both) for questions. *Proof of Entity Registration in the System for Award Management (https://SAM.gov) A copy of the vendor's SBA 8(a) Certification Letter, if applicable or Certification of SDVOSB eligibility, if applicable. *Per the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS), clause 3.3.1-33 System for Award Management (SAM), paragraph (b)(1) “By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.” This is not a screening information request or request for proposal of any kind. The FAA is not seeking or accepting proposals at this time. The responses will be used to develop the source list for this requirement. The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey. Therefore, any cost associated with the market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor’s expense. All responses to this market survey must be received by Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 2:00 CT. Please include “MARKET SURVEY RESPONSE: “6973GH-23-MS-00015 RCE Flash Memory” in the subject line of your email. Information provided will not be released but please mark PROPRIETARY on all documents submitted, as necessary. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST. CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BELOW. All submittals should be submitted in electronic format (email) to: Connie Houpt, Contracting Officer connie.m.houpt@faa.gov.