ALR-56MRadio Frequency (RF) Switch Buy (5985-01-512- 9801EW)

This contract involves a five-year requirements-based procurement effort for the Radio Frequency (RF) Switch NSN 5985-01-512-9801EW, specifically targeting Part Numbers 312827-102 and 312827-402, to support the AN/ALR-56M Advanced Radar Warning Receiver system. The RF Switch is a critical component integrated within Line Replacement Unit 7 (LRU-7) of the Super Heterodyne Receiver (SHR), which is part of the AN/ALR-56M Weapon System installed on F-16 Blocks C/D and C-130J aircraft. The contract includes a 12-month basic ordering period followed by four additional twelve-month ordering periods, emphasizing a long-term supply arrangement to ensure system readiness and maintenance. The government holds the source-controlled drawings for this component but does not possess the complete technical data package or unlimited rights to the detailed engineering data necessary for new vendors to develop parts or testing methodologies independently, indicating a reliance on existing sources and limited data rights. The solicitation, posted by the Department of the Air Force at Robins Air Force Base, is open for responses until September 5, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334419, which pertains to other electronic component manufacturing. Logistics and transportation considerations are addressed through associated documentation that provides guidance on shipment procedures, FOB terms, and transportation instructions, ensuring proper handling and delivery of the components. The primary points of contact for the solicitation are Kenneth Dickman and Kylie Ordoyne, with communication facilitated via email. Overall, this effort underscores the importance of maintaining and supporting key radar warning systems on military aircraft through a structured, long-term supply contract, despite limitations in the government's technical data rights.