59--Sources Sought for production of Receiver-Transmitter Radar Sets (Transponders) and RF Modules that are Form, Fit and Functionally interchangeable with Transponders and RF Module sub-assemblies manufactured exclusively by Raytheon.

NA CONTACT Kate Harper,+1 (555) 000-0000. This is a market survey to locate additional commercial sources for the procurement of Transponders and RF Module sub-assemblies. The items being procured are: Nomenclature Raytheon Part Number QTY RT-1667A/APX-100(V) Transponder 4036360-0522 67 RT-1666A/APX-100(V) Transponder 4036360-0524 35 RT-1471A/APX-100(V) Transponder 4079100-0503 50 RF Module Assembly 4072655-0502 28 RF Module Assembly 4072655-0501 61 The RT-1XXX/APX-100 transponders above are part of the AN/APX-100(V) family of Legacy Transponders that has been manufactured exclusively by Raytheon (formerly) Allied Signal, and therefore, there already exists complete provisioning, logistics and mainten ance support in place. This sole-source solicitation is not meant to be used as a vehicle for the Army to procure an upgraded/updated replacement for the current legacy AN/APX –100 Systems. Replacement of the legacy Transponder Sets is a tri-service objective that will be satisfied with the Army acquisition of the new RT-1836(C)/APX-118(C) Transponder starting Fiscal Year 2004. The above version C RF Modules are sub-assemblies of the RT-16XX(V)/APX-100(V) Transponders. There is currently no detailed T echnical Data for the RT-1471A/APX-100(V) and RF Module sub-assemblies available from the Army. The government does not possess adequate drawings and other final documentation for the RT-16XX/APX-100(V) Transponders.The Transponders shall be warranted to m eet the following criteria:Form, fit and functionally interchangeable (down to the module/circuit card assembly), with Raytheon’s Part Numbers. Meet requirements for DOD AIMS 97-1000 (DoD International AIMS Program Performance Standard, para. 4.1), Do D AIMS Program Office “approval is required prior to procuring COTS/NDI to be used as replacement for an interface with existing AIMS systems.CECOM will not want to spend the time and money to AIMS qualify new Transponder sets or incur any additional cost due to new/additional provisioning, logistics and maintenance support for a different AN/APX-100 configuration.Production Lead Time of 6-9 months is required for Transponders and 6 months for RF Modules. Meet the requirements of MIL-R-81876B The RF Modules shall be warranted to be form, fit a functionally interchangeable with Raytheon’s Part Numbers. When the RF modules are assembled in the RT-16XX(V)/APX-100(V) Transponders, the Transponders shall meet all the above Transponder criteria. The current commercial source for Transponders and RF Modules that meet all the above criteria is Raytheon Systems Company. Detailed Technical Data and updated/current drawings are not available from the Army. Potential suppliers capable of providing th ese Transponders and RF Modules must so indicate, by writing to Commander, USA CECOM, ATTN: AMSEL-LC-IEW-C-CM, Building 1201E, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5000. The response must include documentation such as test results and Technical Data, demonstrating comp liance with the above. Successful supplier(s) may be required to warrant that the items supplied under these services will meet all the above mentioned requirements and will satisfactorily perform when used for the purpose intended. For more information, c ontact Kate Harper +1 (555) 000-0000. The deadline for response is 19 Oct. 2003. EMAIL ADDRESS: contact@example.gov