AN ALQ 131 Voltage Controlled Oscillators SSS.pdf

AN/ALQ-131: Voltage Controlled Oscillators

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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (SSS) for - AN/ALQ-131: Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCO)

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS INSTRUCTIONS

PURPOSE

As required by DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d), this market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the services requirements for the USAF AN/ALQ-131: Voltage Controlled Oscillators

OVERVIEW

NAICS code 334515

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (WNY-EW FMS) Electronic Warfare and

Avionics (EW&A) division is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the design, manufacture and qualification of Bands 3, 4, & 5 Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) for the AN/ALQ-131 Electronic Attack Pod.

The performance specifications of the subject VCOs shall be in accordance with the following

Northrop Grumman Corporation (the OEM) Part Numbers: 587R226H03, 586R874H04, and

585R200H05. Some of the drawings referenced by these drawings may be classified and viewing arrangements will be made for cleared individuals representing their companies.

SSS INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability to participate in the tentative future assessment.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

3. Both large and small businesses as well as research institutes are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Responses should be limited to no more than 20 pages. Contractor format is acceptable.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the POCs below.

I. Contracting Officer: Capt. Therysa King-Williams

Therysa.king@us.af.mil

II. Program Manager: Elijah Franklin Elijah.franklin@us.af.mil mailto:Douglas.richardson.12@us.af.mil mailto:Jason.timothy.4@us.af.mil

CONTRACTOR/INSTITUE CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I. Business/Institute Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

NOTE: For the proper NAICS code, consult with the Buyer/PCO

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

One paper and one digital response, no facsimiles or e-mails please, must be received no later than close of business 31 May 2025. Please mail (USPS) two (2) copies of your response to:

UNCLASSIFIED ONLY

AFLCMC/HBY

Attn: Elijah Franklin, Building 231

320 Richard Ray Blvd

Bldg 300 West Wing, Bay B, Room 205

Robins AFB GA 31098

For CLASSIFIED mail responses, please double wrap and use proper markings. On the outside, use the following address:

AFLCMC/HBY

Attn: HBV Security Office

320 Richard Ray Blvd

Bldg 300 West Wing, Bay B, Room 205

Robins AFB GA 31098

NOTE: Do not consider a commercial envelope, i.e. FedEx, as the outer wrapper.

Please mark inside envelope with highest level of classified with the address below, and please include an SF310.

AFLCMC/HBY EW FMS

Attn: Elijah Franklin, Building 231

220 Third Street, Bldg 231

Robins AFB, GA 31098

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Briefly describe the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting

Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing, and storing classified material and data.

4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

5. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?

Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

a. Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent).

6. Describe your capabilities and experience in the design, manufacture and qualification of

Microwave components.

7. Describe your certification processes and any standards.

8. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to manufacturing items.

9. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.

10. Describe experience and capability with engineering circuit cards and/or electronic assemblies to meet USAF airborne Electro Magnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility and environmental requirements. (Ref MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810).

B. Specific Capability Questions:

1. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problem.

2. Discuss your process for addressing form, fit, and function

3. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, and test procedures.

4. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may present.

Electronic Warfare Voltage Controlled Oscillators Assessment

General: If the SSS responses warrant, a Capabilities Assessment will be established. The Government will furnish the available Top-Level Drawing and Performance Specification and Test Requirements to the contractor/institutes. The participants will design and develop Form, Fit, Function, and Interface replacement for AN/ALQ-131 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Voltage Controlled Oscillators.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey/assessment may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.