AN/ALQ-161 Frequency Mixer Stage in support of the B1-B aircraft

Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Aviation Warner Robins division will acquire replenishment spare parts applicable to the AN/ALQ-161A Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) system on the B1-B aircraft using other than full and open competition procedures.   Item/quantity specifics are as follows:

Solicitation SPRWA1-18-R-0016 contemplates a 5 year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements type contract for NSN: 5985-01-529-1724EW, P/N: MR289, Double/Mixer Down Converter, Band 7 Driver and NSN 5985-01-529-1725EW, P/N: MR290, Double/Mixer Up Converter, Band 7 Driver.  The proposed acquisition will be contracted sole source to Spectrum Microwave Inc./ API Technologies, CAGE code 07180, 8 Executive Drive, Hudson, NH 03051-4902, pursuant to 10 USC 23049(c)(1). Detail data/drawings/schematics or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement are not available from the procuring activity.  Required Delivery is to be within 180 days after Contract Award.

NSN: 5985-01-529-1724EW  (Band 7 Driver, Double/Mixer Down Converter)
P/N: MR289
Description: LENGTH (IN) 3.00; WIDTH (IN) 5.30; HEIGHT (IN) 6.300: WEIGHT (LB) 0.6000
Item Function:  Doubles RF Oscillator frequency and mixes incoming signals to achieve down conversion.   
Item Material:  Radio Frequency electronic components
Quantity:  EA - See Best Estimated Quantities Below
Applicable To:  AN/ALQ-161A ECM
Ship TO: SW3119, ROBINS AFB GA 31098-1887.
Delivery: 180 Calendar Days After Contract Award; Early delivery is acceptable. 

NSN: 5985-01-529-1725EW  (Band 7 Driver, Double/Mixer Down Converter)
P/N: MR290
Description: LENGTH (IN) 2.28; WIDTH (IN) 1.80; HEIGHT (IN) 0.75: WEIGHT (LB) 1.00
Item Function:  Amplifies radio frequency electrical signals
Item Material:  Radio Frequency electronic components
Quantity:  EA - See Best Estimated Quantities Below
Applicable To:  AN/ALQ-161A ECM
Ship TO: SW3119, ROBINS AFB GA 31098-1887.
Delivery: 180 Calendar Days After Contract Award; Early delivery is acceptable. 

PR Number(s): FD2060-18-00044

Ordering Period I (Date of Award through 12 Calendar Months) NSN: 5985-01-529-1724EW, P/N: MR289, Best Estimated Qty (BEQ): 1-15 EA.  NSN:  5985-01-529-1725EW, P/N:MR290, Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ): 1-15 EA.

 Ordering Period II (Date of Award through 13-24 Calendar Months) NSN: 5985-01-529-1724EW, P/N: MR289, Best Estimated Qty (BEQ): 1-15 EA.  NSN:  5985-01-529-1725EW,  P/N:MR290, Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ): 1-15 EA.

 Ordering Period III (Date of Award through 25-36 Calendar Months) NSN: 5985-01-529-1724EW, P/N: MR289, Best Estimated Qty (BEQ): 1-15 EA.  NSN:  5985-01-529-1725EW,  P/N:MR290, Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ): 1-15 EA.

 Ordering Period IV (Date of Award through 37-48 Calendar Months) NSN: 5985-01-529-1724EW, P/N: MR289, Best Estimated Qty (BEQ): 1-15 EA.  NSN:  5985-01-529-1725EW,  P/N:MR290, Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ): 1-15 EA.

 Ordering Period V (49-60 Calendar Months After Contract Award)  NSN: 5985-01-529-1724EW, P/N: MR289, Best Estimated Qty (BEQ): 1-15 EA.  NSN:  5985-01-529-1725EW,  P/N:MR290, Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ): 1-15 EA.

 Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation.

 IAW FAR 5.207(c)(13)(ii), All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. 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. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Based upon market research, the Government is anticipating using the policies contained in Part 15, Contract by Negotiations, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.