2-6-2026 Updated SSS ALQ_131 ECM Pod Parts.pdf

AN/ALQ-131 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Pod Parts

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Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for AN/ALQ-131 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Pod parts

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the AN/ALQ-131 for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. Contractors and Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey 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.

1. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability.

Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture or subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this SSS is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

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

2. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged as well.

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the following individuals:

Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) Daniel Daniels, Daniel.daniels.2@us.af.mil and the Program Manager (PM) Mitchell Westlund, Mitchell.westlund.1@us.af.mil

PURPOSE

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the production data/repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet quali�ication requirements for the repair of items listed in the table below for the USAF and foreign Military Sales Partners. This repair request is for the items listed in the table with a estimated amount of 2-10 per year. Each item is unique in nature and contributes to the operability of the ALQ-131.

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS INSTRUCTIONS

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the ALQ-131 Parts requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey.

2. If after reviewing the below requirements, you desire to participate in this 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.

# Item Noun NSN Part Number Qty 1 Signal Processor Band 4 586501-

608-4207

83R181H16 TACX19B

583R181H18 TACX19BM

583R181H12 ACX-19A

583R181H14 ACX19MA

583R181H09 ACX19

583R181H06 MPM-108D

2 Signal processor Band 5 5865-01- 609-2796

583R181H17 TAXK24B

583R181H19 TAXK24BM

583R181H13 AXK24A

583R181H15 XK24MA

583R181H10 AXK24

583R181H11 AXK24M

583R181H08

3 Low Voltage Power Supply 6130-01- 220-2914

757R501G01 10

4 Voltage Controlled Oscillator Band 3

5865-01- 253-5017

587R226H01 VTW721-9

581R417H10 581R417H09

VTW721-7 581R417H07

VTW721-5 581R417H05

VTW721-3 581R417H04

A30632

5 Voltage Controlled Oscillator Band 4

5865-01- 298-2503

586R874H04 VTW721-12

586R874H05 6139-5619-00

586R874H02 VTW 721-10

586R874H01 VTW721-8

581R418H09 581R418H07

VTW721-6 581R418H05

581R418H03 VTW721-4

VTW721-2 586R874H03

A30633-2 581R418H06 A30633-1 581R418H04 A30633

6 Voltage Controlled Oscillator Band 5

5955-01- 318-3106

581R482H19

VSX9612A0

581R482H27

TSU9612AOM

581R482H24 15053 581R482H14 124D11G14 581R482H09 124D11G09 25092

Voltage Controlled Oscillator Band 5

5955-01- 318-3106

581R482H25 15054 581R482H20

VSX9612AP

581R482H15 124D11G15 581R482H10 25093

7 Filter Switch 5998-01- 393-3618

330626-201 302568-035 302499

8 RP Filter Switch and Filter Assy

5895-01- 393-3619

330626-101

9 Band 5 Cable 5995-01- 206-9663

546R421G01

10 Band 5 Modulator 5865-01- 226-1146

586R562H03

11 RP Amplifier Low Band 5996-01- 308-0865

202939-306

12 RP RF Cable 5995-01- 436-2753

357717-000

13 Switch 5985-01- 033-8203

580R604H04

14 Absorber, RF Radiation 6625-01- 302-7578

3604-5020 5

Business Information

Part I.

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

1. Company/Institute Name:

2. Address:

3. Point of Contact:

4. CAGE Code:

5. Phone Number:

6. E-mail Address:

7. Web Page URL:

8. Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

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

9. Based on the Government proposed NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

a. Small Business (Yes / No)

b. Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

c. Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

d. 8(a) Certi�ied (Yes / No)

e. HUBZone Certi�ied (Yes / No)

f. Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

g. Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

10. System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

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

Part II.

1. Describe briefly 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 past 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 Of�icer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classi�ied 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 is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements.

6. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing existing systems/equipment

(hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.

7. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

a. State the types of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools utilized for efforts such as this.

8. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.

9. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures.

10. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

11. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort.

12. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balances and repair status to your customer.

13. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

a. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

i. State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort.

ii. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.

1. NDI/T

2. Destructive testing/inspection.

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

15. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair.

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

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

18. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

19. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

20. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

21. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 9 March 2026.

Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a �irewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable.

Responses must be sent via email to the following:

POC’s for this effort are:

Mr. Mitch Westlund (Program Manager), (478)926-2623, mitchell.westlund.1@us.af.mil;

Mr. Owen Moorehead (Exportability), (478)926-1020, owen.moorehead@us.af.mil;

Mr. Nhan Nguyen, (478)926-4693 (Engineering), nhan.nguyen@us.af.mil;

Mr. Daniel Daniels (Contracting Officer), (478) 222-2166, daniel.daniels.2@us.af.mil

Business Information