ALR-56M (Frequency Converters)
Awarded Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA852225D0006
- Agency
- Air Force Sustainment Center Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Awarded
- to General Microwave Corporation
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- FA8522-25-D-0006-FA8522-25-F-0040 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5963 Electronic Modules
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Michael Turk michael.turk.6@us.af.mil (478) 222-8118
- Lynsey Eades lynsey.eades@us.af.mil (478) 222-6419
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center awarded a sole-source contract (FA8522-25-D-0006) to General Microwave Corporation on September 26, 2025, for the production of Frequency Converters for the AN/ALR-56M Advanced Radar Warning Receiver system. This 5-year requirements-type firm fixed price contract, valued at $4,592,986.56, supports F-16 Blocks C/D and C-130J aircraft operations with orders possible from June 30, 2025, through June 29, 2030. The contract follows a basic 1-year ordering period structure with four additional 1-year option periods, with quantities determined by the Service Parts Management Requirement System and incorporating a 5% annual escalation factor. The Air Force justified the sole-source procurement based on General Microwave Corporation's unique capabilities and specialized knowledge as the only vendor capable of meeting the stringent military specifications for these critical electronic components, which have a projected lifecycle extending through 2040.
Notice text
Due to the circumstances outlined herein, the activity requests authority to acquire the production of Frequency Converters applicable to the AN/ALR-56M Advanced Radar Warning Receiver (ARWR), utilizing other than full and open competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source is capable of meeting the Government’s requirements, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency needs.
The referenced vendor possesses the unique capabilities, experience, and technical expertise necessary to produce Frequency Converters that meet the stringent performance specifications required for the AN/ALR-56M system. Their specialized knowledge and proven track record make them the only viable source for this effort.
This acquisition will result in a 5-Year Requirements-type Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, as defined under FAR 16.503. All Contract Line Items (CLINs) will be structured under the FFP model. The contract number assigned to this effort is FA8522-25-D-0006. This is a follow on contract for FA8522-20-D-0011
Awarded contract FA8522-25-D-0006 to GENERAL MICROWAVE CORPORATION for 4592986.56 on 2025-09-26.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 25-00068_JA Final_redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ALR-56M (Frequency Converters) | Award Notice | |
| ALR-56M (Frequency Converters) | Solicitation |
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