RFI_Spares procurement for AN/ALQ-161A Amplifier Subassembly/ Radio Frequency Amplifier

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for spare parts procurement of two critical electronic components for the B-1B Bomber aircraft's AN/ALQ-161 Radio Frequency Surveillance/Electronic Countermeasures System. The specific components sought are an Amplifier Subassembly (NSN 5996-01-212-9078EW) and a Radio Frequency Amplifier (NSN 5996-01-221-1040EW), both classified as military-use items with extensive test requirements and no acceptable commercial alternatives. Interested contractors must demonstrate expertise in generating technical data, handling classified materials, maintaining quality assurance processes equivalent to AS9100 standards, and addressing potential parts obsolescence issues. The evaluation will focus on companies' technical capabilities, engineering expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and ability to meet strict military environmental requirements and extensive test qualifications. Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to the designated procurement and logistics management contacts by August 23, 2025.

This procurement opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and encourages participation from both large and small businesses, including joint ventures and teaming arrangements. CTT INC. and Northrop Grumman Corporation are currently identified as approved source-controlled vendors for these specialized electronic components. The RFI does not specify award values, budget ranges, or quantities of components to be procured, as this is a market research phase designed to identify qualified potential sources. The government emphasizes that participation in this survey does not guarantee future solicitation opportunities or contract awards, indicating this is preliminary market research to assess contractor capabilities and industry capacity for these highly specialized military electronic warfare system components.