ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispenser System Hardware Procurement

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center seeks potential sources through this Request for Information to meet hardware production requirements for the ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispenser System program. Sources must have a minimum of five years continuous ALE-47 production experience and be production ready by December 2020 to supply various line replaceable units and shop replaceable units. Responses are due by August 10, 2020 and shall not exceed 20 pages. The RFI will be used to evaluate capabilities, experience manufacturing similar items, quality assurance processes, commercial offerings, and manufacturing facilities and equipment.

No set-aside will be used for this potential award. Current estimates indicate the contract would be in the FSC class 1560, with an anticipated period of performance through 2024 and total award value between $50-75 million. The incumbent contractor is BAE Systems, though the RFI seeks additional qualified sources to ensure competitive pricing and meet future escalating production requirements for this critical aircraft system.