AN/ALQ-161A Electronic Countemeasure (ECM) system Repair

This is a notice of the intent that WR-ALC anticipates issuing a Solicitation to acquire AN/ALQ-161A Depot-Level Repair, NSN (s) 5895-01-529-1724EW and 5895-01-529-1725EW. The proposed contract action is for a repair procurement for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Firm Fixed Price Requirements contract containing only, Five one year ordering periods and a 6 month extension option. This effort will be sole source to API under "Other than Full and Open Competition by Federal Acquisition Regulations 6.302-1; only one responsible source; Spectrum Microwave, Inc., API Technologies (Cage Code: 60979). However, interested person(s) may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposal(s). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED 15 DAYS OR THEREAFTER FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All proposals received within 30 days after issuance of the solicitation, or 45 days after the publication date of the synopsis will be considered. OMBUDSMAN: All potential offeror(s) should contact the buyer/PCO identified above 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 serious 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 Timothy R Inman at 478-222-4097. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns.