RFI Attachment_PLM-4_30 Jan 2026.docx

Request for Information Portable Countermeasures Maintenance (AN/PLM-4) Radar Signal Simulator

AFLCMC/ROU

Automated Test Systems Division Robins AFB GA

NSN 6625-01-497-7780KV

NSN 6625-01-521-6099EW

NSN 6625-01-516-8238EW

NSN 6625-01-533-2767EW

NSN 6625-01-533-4055EW

NSN 6625-01-533-4025EW

NSN 6625-01-497-7780

NSN 6625-01-516-8238

NSN 6625-01-533-4055

30 Jan 2026

Caution:

This RFI is for the purpose of obtaining information relative to a potential procurement and repair action in the Automated Test Systems Division at Robins AFB, GA for the production and repair of the AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator. This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for the production and repair of PLM-4. The part numbers listed are subject to change due to newer configurations.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a document containing a description of the AN/PLM-4 requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

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 are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. However, this RFI will in part, assist the Air Force in determining set-aside potential.

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Contracting Officer, Oya Harrison, oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil

Purpose/Description:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources of expertise to meet the requirements for the production and repair of the AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator. This includes but not limited to analysis, problem investigation, problem resolution, validation, procurement, repair and maintenance, system software support, failure reporting and analysis, obsolescence forecasting, training, cybersecurity support, engineering and technical support, and integration testing. The tester is used on 29 Air Force aircraft to include A-10, B1-B, B-2, C-130, F-15, F-16, and HH-60. Symetrics Industries, dba Extant Aerospace, is the OEM and has proprietary rights to the data. The government does not own any data, drawings, or equipment relating to the PLM-4.

Repair Method Code (RMC)/Repair Method Suffice Code (RMSC) of R3/D

The AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) is a small lightweight, one-man portable advanced emitter simulator capable of radiating two simultaneous signals. It is a manually operated portable signal generator that generates 0.5 to 40 GHz Radio Frequency (RF) that tests Radar Warning Receivers, Electronic Surveillance Measures and Electronic Countermeasures systems. The RSS is designed to test the detection and identification capabilities of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, surface ships, submarines, and land vehicles against the latest hostile threats; a small lightweight, one-man portable advanced emitter simulator capable of radiating two simultaneous signals. It is a manually operated portable signal generator that generates 0.5 to 40 GHz Radio Frequency (RF) signals.

Below is a brief description of the AN/PLM-4:

· Emitting detectable RF signals from 500 MHz to 40 GHz

· Multiplexing at least eight RF emitters

· Antenna Bandwidth of at least 20 degrees

· Single person portable

· Ability to generate complex emitters

· Normal operation in all weather conditions

· Threat library stored on removable media

· Programmable emitter parameters

Repair is needed for the following stock listed items:

Standard PLM-4 Set: NSN 6625-01-497-7780KV Standard PLM-4 Tester: NSN 6625-01-521-6099EW

Millimeter Wave Option PLM-4 Set: NSN 6625-01-516-8238EW Millimeter Wave Option PLM-4 Tester: NSN 6625-01-533-2767EW

Millimeter Wave/Multiplex Option PLM-4 Set: NSN 6625-01-533-4055EW Millimeter Wave/Multiplex Option PLM-4 Tester: NSN 6625-01-533-4025EW

Production is needed for the following:

High Power version: NSN 6625-01-497-7780;

High Power with Millimeter Wave option: NSN 6625-01-516-8238;

High Power with Millimeter Wave and Emitter Multiplex option, NSN 6625-01-533-4055.

The Government estimates future production quantities for the AN/PLM-4 to range between 1- 50ea. each year for FY27 – 32. Quantities are subject to change.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (PLM-4) Part I. Company 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:

334419 Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

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

E-mail responses only - must be received no later than 4:00 PM EST on 13 Feb 2026. Email your response to: oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions General Company Information

1. Describe your company’s primary business product line.

2. Describe your company’s business regarding automated test system, design, development, integration, production, and testing.

3. What kind of facility security clearance does your company maintain?

4. Describe the processes you have in place that address cyber security (information assurance).

5. 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 Officer or Program Manager).

6. Reference the description of the AN/PLM-4 above:

a) Does your company consider that the information is clear and concise regarding the performance characteristics that the Government expects the contractor to provide? If not, please identify the information that is needed or that requires additional detail and/or clarification.

b) Did your company identify any areas in the description that presented unacceptable risks? If so, please provide detailed information.

c) Would any technical/engineering data be required to execute the requirements other than what is provided in this RFI? If so, please specify.

Technical Capabilities

1. Describe your company’s capabilities and experience with the following:

a) Design, development, or integration of radar signal simulators.

b) Describe your experience with Radar Warning Receivers, Electronic Surveillance Measures, and Electronic Countermeasures Systems.

c) Does your company have experience successfully producing detailed operations and maintenance manuals, schematics, product drawing packages, training program development and management plans, test reports, software program documents, provisioning data, and other similar type documents? If you answer affirmatively, please provide a brief description of the work.

d) Preparation and submittal of Provisioning Technical Documentation compatible with the AFMC D220 Provisioning System and participating in the provisioning process with the Government.

2. What level of data would be provided (e.g. top-level drawings, schematics) with the procurement of the AN/PLM-4?

3. What is the Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for a complete level III technical data package?

4. What is the ROM estimate for what an AN/PLM-4 that satisfies the requirements should cost? This is for informational purposes only.

5. Does your company perform calibration work organically or does it subcontract it to other sources? Please describe the calibration requirements to which your company adheres.

6. Will your company require special tooling in order to perform the tasks identified in the draft specification? If so, please identify and provide a detailed listing of the equipment your company will need to perform the tasks and whether or not your company already owns that special tooling.

Business Practices

1. Describe any industry certifications that your company presently holds in the area of quality assurance and/or configuration management.

2. Does your company offer a standard warranty on your products? Does it cover parts, labor, and /or technical support? What is the standard time duration?

3. For this effort would your company need to subcontract any part of the work? Please provide a detailed response. Indicate whether the subcontractor will be a small or large business.

3. How long of a contract period of performance would you be willing to quote on?

4. Are there any long lead items that would drive scheduling for delivery of the first article units, or any production units ordered thereafter?

5. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9000, QS-9000, EIA-599, or otherwise)? Describe quality assurance record keeping, the defect correction process, the product/process improvement procedures and product tracking process.

6. Provide comment on possible contract incentives your company thinks would encourage industry to deliver this program in an accelerated manner and/or at lower cost.

Commerciality Questions:

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? 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? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

2. How is our requirement for the AN/PLM-4 different from your commercial product(s)? How do you plan to modify existing commercial practices to meet our requirements and to what extent?