ALR-56M Radio Frequency (RF) Switch Buy

This is a notice of intent that AFSC/PZABB anticipates issuing a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) 5-year Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) (One-Year Ordering Periods). This is for the repair of the ALR-56M Radio Frequency Switch which consists of National Stock Number (NSN) 5985-01-512-9801EW for Part Number (P/N) 312827-102. The ALR-56M Radio Frequency Line Switches, Single Pole 7 Throw, High Speed, 5985-01-512-9801EW, currently used on the F-16 C/D and the C-130J A/C. This Radio Frequency (RF) switch assembly has a low usage rate due to its low failure rate and is manufactured in support of ALR-56M organic depot repair.

ALR-56M Radio Frequency (RF) Switch for the Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ’s) Basic (149) Ordering Period I (47), Ordering Period II (46), Ordering Period III (45), Ordering Period IV (43) for (NSN) 5985-01-512-9801EW (P/N) 312827-102.

The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Ultra-Herley Industries, Inc., Cage: 32187, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.  The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to contract repair of parts from additional sources. This acquisition does include the development and delivery of technical data that may be utilized for future competitive procurements.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal which shall be considered by the agency. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government.

The intended source for this acquisition is:

Herley Industries, Inc.
Herley New England
Ultra Electronics Herley
10 Sonar Dr.
Woburn, MA  01801-5704
CAGE: 32187

Specifications, plans, or drawings related to this procurement are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. 

OMBUDSMAN: All potential offeror(s) should contact identified as the primary and alternate POC in this post for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If the Contracting Officer does not satisfy your concerns, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but to communicate serous contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. When appropriate, potential offeror(s) may contact Ombudsman Thomas Eller, D.B.A at 478-222-4097. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns.