SSS Frequency Mixer 7832.pdf
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- RFIFrequencyMixerCombinerALQ161
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Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
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This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis from the 408th SCMS/GUEA at Robins AFB, GA. It is conducting market research to identify potential sources that can meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Frequency Mixer Combiner Assembly (Band 6), NSN 5996-01-226-7832EW, PN 442360-1, which is a critical component of the ALQ-161 Electronic Warfare System. The original equipment manufacturer is L3Harris, and the government owns limited technical data, resulting in L3Harris being the only known capable source. The government intends to procure these items through full and open competition. Interested parties are requested to respond by July 26, 2024 to the provided government contacts.
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Sources Sought Synopsis
(Request for Interested Manufacturers)
FROM: Daniel Gochenaur, 408th SCMS/ GUEA
TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)
LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813
FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers: Frequency Mixer Combiner (5996-01-
226-7832EW)
SUBJECT:
Market research 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 Frequency Mixer Combiner Assembly (Band 6), NSN 5996-01-226-7832EW, PN 442360-1 (L3Harris).
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The Frequency Mixer Combiner within the ALQ-161 Electronic Warfare System is a critical component designed to create new frequencies from two different signals being input. This frequency mixer operates within a specific frequency range and is associated with Band 6 of the
ALQ-161.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION
The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this item is L3Harris (CAGE 00752).
The Government owns limited data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. The Government does own a parts list, test procedure, and schematic, though the data may be obsolete or partially outdated resulting in significant DMSMS related issues. As a result, L3Harris is the only known sources with adequate knowledge of the Frequency Mixer Combiner design and performance requirements. L3Harris is the only known manufacturers that own the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the asset with the ALQ-161.
INTEREST
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than July 26, 2024 by emailing Andrew Peacock at andrew.peacock.2@us.af.mil and/or April Walls and email april.walls@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.1, Full and Open Competition.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.
No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.
Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
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