AEWS - Transmitter, Radar

The Department of Defense, through the Utah DLA Aviation office at Hill Air Force Base, has issued a combined Request for Information and Synopsis seeking market research to identify potential sources capable of supplying radar transmitters, specifically NSN 5840-01-153-2250 and related part numbers. The government is exploring availability of commercial or non-developmental items that meet their requirements and aims to improve small business access and enhance competition for contracting opportunities. This announcement is not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract, and no payments will be made for submissions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements or proposals and can contact Travis Bodily for further information. The acquisition involves an estimated quantity of 22 radar transmitters with an expected delivery date of July 7, 2028. The requirement is not anticipated to be set aside for small businesses and does not plan to apply commercial item acquisition policies based on initial market research. The parts demand engineering source approval due to the proprietary design and manufacture knowledge retained by qualified sources, requiring any alternate supplier to undergo government-approved qualification procedures. Trade agreements may apply to one or more items under this procurement. Award decisions will consider compliance with qualification requirements specified in the solicitation, and responses are due by April 9, 2026.