Request for Information for Repair of AN/ALQ-172 Items

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking potential sources capable of repairing AN/ALQ-172 electronic warfare system components. The RFI targets repair services for 20 specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs), including backplane assemblies, circuit card assemblies, and core memory units. These repair requirements involve annual quantities ranging from 1-25 units per item across various electronic system components. The notice is part of the Air Force Sustainment Center's market research to identify contractors with appropriate repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience in maintaining these specialized electronic systems. The RFI specifically notes that the government does not currently own full repair technical data and has no funding available for reverse engineering efforts.

Contractors interested in participating must submit comprehensive electronic responses in PDF format (maximum 5MB) directly to the contracting officer by January 9, 2025. The submission should include detailed information about company capabilities, past performance, quality assurance processes, security clearance capabilities, and a rough order of magnitude cost estimate. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate, with teaming arrangements permitted. Contractors must be prepared to furnish all materials, support equipment, tools, and test equipment, with replacement parts meeting or exceeding original quality standards. The RFI explicitly states that participation does not guarantee future contract awards, and no reimbursement will be provided for response costs. Potential sources will be evaluated based on their ability to demonstrate technical expertise, repair capabilities, and comprehensive understanding of the AN/ALQ-172 electronic warfare system components.