Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

ALR-56M Frequency Converter

This requirement is for the acquisition of 57 frequency converters during the Basic Contract Period in support of the F-16C/D and the C-130J.  Two acceptable Part Numbers have been identified as follows: 

NSN: 5963-01-600-4862EW; P/N: 303786-002; NOUN: Frequency Converter; End Item: Direction Finding Receiver (DFR); TO Number: 12P3-2ALR56M-4; Length: 4.102 Ins; Width: 3.3150 Ins; Height: 0.5350 Ins; Weight: 14 Ozs.; Predominant Material of MFG: Corrosion resistant metal case encasing electronic components; Form/Fit/Function Description: Frequency conversions;

 OR

NSN: 5963-01-604-5192EW; P/N: 2697; NOUN: Frequency Converter; End Item: Direction Finding Receiver (DFR); TO Number: 12P3-2ALR56M-4; Length: 4.102 Ins; Width: 3.3150 Ins; Height: 0.5350 Ins; Weight: 14.0 Ozs.; Predominant Material of MFG: Corrosion resistant metal case encasing electronic components; Form/Fit/Function Description: Frequency conversions;

Required Qty: 57 Each; Required Delivery:6 months ARO; Ship To: SW3119; Mark For: RIC:SDD; Option 1/Ordering Period 1 Qty: 50 Each; Option 2/Ordering Period 2 Qty: 50 Each; Option 3/Ordering Period 3 Qty: 50 Each; Option 4/Ordering Period 4: 50 Each

This requirement will be solicited on a sole source basis from Herley Industries Inc, CAGE: 11332 or Cobham Sensor Systems, CAGE: 65628.  It is anticipated that the above items will be placed on a Long Term Contract (5 Year) IDIQ Contract.  A vital part of this requirement is that each offeror must agree to provide repair services for their product in the event of failure even after the warranty period. 

 As indicated above this requirement involves a Basic requirement (57 Each) and four options/ordering periods wherein additional quantities (50 Each) may be ordered.  There is no qualification requirements associated with this requirement.  The Government does not own the technical data to allow for competitive solicitation of this requirement.  Destination: FOB Origin; A written RFP will be issued;

All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the Agency.

Note 22: The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the 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 or 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 with 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.

Note 26:  Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of commercial Items, 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.