Request for Interested Manufacturers: Radio Frequency (RF) Repeater/Receiver Switch (5985-01-174-3008)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SSS_RFSwitch_NSN_5985-01-174-3008
- Agency
-
Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Paragraph 1:
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking interested manufacturers for the procurement of Radio Frequency (RF) Repeater/Receiver Switches, NSN 5985-01-174-3008, PN 435710-1. The switches are a critical component of the ALQ-161A electronic countermeasure system, responsible for rapidly switching between repeater and receiver functions. The government is conducting market research to identify potential sources with the necessary expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the qualification and production requirements specified in the configuration-controlled drawings. Interested parties must submit their interest and capability by July 15, 2024 via email to the designated points of contact.
Paragraph 2:
This procurement will be conducted through full and open competition, without any set-aside designations. The original equipment manufacturer for this item was Eaton Advanced Electronic, now owned by L3Harris, which maintains the configuration control. The government owns the specification control drawings, which include detailed requirements for manufacturing the switches. No award value or budget range information is provided in the pre-solicitation notice.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Sources Sought Synopsis
(Request for Interested Manufacturers)
FROM: 408th SCMS/ GUEA
TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)
LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813
FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers: Radio Frequency (RF) Repeater/Receiver Switch (5985-01-174-3008)
SUBJECT:
Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Radio Frequency (RF) Repeater/Receiver Switch, NSN 5985-01-174-3008, PN 435710-1.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The RF repeater/receiver switch is responsible for rapidly switching between the repeater and receiver functions on the ALQ-161A. In repeater mode, the asset amplifies and retransmits the received radar signals in order to deceive the radar system targeting the aircraft. This is part of the overall electronic countermeasure (ECM) functionality. In receiver mode, the switch would pass the received radar signal to the ALQ-161’s radar warning receiver for identification of the threat. The switch allows the ALQ-161 to rapidly switch between functions as needed based on the detected threat and the programmed countermeasure technique.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION
The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this item was Eaton Advanced Electronic (CAGE 00752), now L3Harris (CAGE 82340). L3Harris maintains the RF repeater switch configuration by part number, 435710-1. The Government owns the specification control drawing for this asset. The drawings includes detailed specifications, dimensions, parts, materials, manufacturing processes, and testing required for manufacturing this asset.
INTEREST
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 15 July 2024 by emailing Daniel Gochenaur daniel.gochenaur.4@us.af.mil or April Walls april.walls@us.af.mil . The Government intends to procure these items using Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.1, Full and Open Competition.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Update #1 ·
Sources Sought Synopsis
(Request for Interested Manufacturers)
FROM: Marcus Ashley, 408th SCMS/ GUEA
TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)
LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813
FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers: Radio Frequency (RF) Repeater/Receiver Switch (5985-01-174-3008)
SUBJECT:
Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Radio Frequency (RF) Repeater/Receiver Switch, NSN 5985-01-174-3008, PN 435710-1.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The RF repeater/receiver switch is responsible for rapidly switching between the repeater and receiver functions on the ALQ-161A. In repeater mode, the asset amplifies and retransmits the received radar signals in order to deceive the radar system targeting the aircraft. This is part of the overall electronic countermeasure (ECM) functionality. In receiver mode, the switch would pass the received radar signal to the ALQ-161’s radar warning receiver for identification of the threat. The switch allows the ALQ-161 to rapidly switch between functions as needed based on the detected threat and the programmed countermeasure technique.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION
The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this item was Eaton Advanced Electronic (CAGE 00752), now L3Harris (CAGE 82340). L3Harris maintains the RF repeater switch configuration by part number, 435710-1. The Government owns the specification control drawing for this asset. The drawings includes detailed specifications, dimensions, parts, materials, manufacturing processes, and testing required for manufacturing this asset.
INTEREST
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 15 July 2024 by emailing Marcus Ashley marcus.ashley@us.af.mil or April Walls april.walls@us.af.mil . The Government intends to procure these items using Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.1, Full and Open Competition.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
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