Request for Interested Manufacturers: Signal Data Converter (5895-01-567-7326)

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 Signal Data Converter (SDC), NSN 5895-01-567-7326, PN 8010000806-4

ITEM DESCRIPTION

The SDC is a system used on the AC-130W, C-17A, F-16C, F-16D, MC-130H. The Signal Data Converter (SDC) is a component of the Combined Altitude Radar Altimeter (CARA). The Converter is a solid state, microprocessor controlled signal converter which transforms the digital output of a Receiver Transmitter (RT) into an altitude and an altitude rate signal. In addition, the Converter provides the following discrete altitude-related signals to be used by Altitude standby signal, Radar altimeter ready signal, Low altitude warning, Altimeter out-of-track and Altitude reliable signal.

Impediment to Competition:

The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Extant Aerospace (CAGE 22830), which maintains its configuration by part number and software version. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Extant Aerospace is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the SDC performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment.

INTEREST

The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Extant Aerospace for the manufacture of the SDC in support of the CARA program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 02 April 2024 by emailing Jarvis Keels, jarvis.keels@us.af.mil and Vanessa Moes at vanessa.moes.1@us.af.mil  The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

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 lbligation 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.