AN/ALQ-172 TWT REPAIR

AN/ALQ-172 TWT REPAIR

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the following subassemblies:

Table 1- AN/ALQ-172 LRU-8 Subassemblies

AN/ALQ-172

NSN 5960-00-007-7071EW / PN 2612353, 2612353A001, 2612353G001 

NSN 5960-01-504-3415EW / PN VTR5115A1-1

The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. 

The RMC/RMSC for each of the listed subassemblies is R3/R. RMC R3 indicates repair, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer. RMSC R indicates the Government does not have adequate data, lacks rights to data, or both needed to contract repair of this part from additional sources. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part.

The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The Government has determined that this system is a military unique item.

The Government’s needs for repair services are required in order to support current B-52 electronic countermeasure mission requirements. The items included in this RFI are part of the LRU-2 Transmitter, Countermeasures which is part of a suite of Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) equipment referred to as the ALQ-172. System design features of the ALQ-172 include full automation, multi-band coverage, simultaneous multiple threat recognition and jamming, and digital computer control, advanced jamming techniques, a high effective radiated power value, threat re-programmability, a high-gain antenna array, a threat warning display, dual Military Standard (MIL-STD)-1553 data bus interfaces and extensive built-in-test capabilities.

The LRU-2 is the ALQ-172 PR transmitter that provides high power RF signals within the system supporting RF signal amplification, analog ECM technique generation, repeater techniques, and high power transmission. The LRU-2 contains four multipin connectors, five coaxial connectors, and ove waveguide interface. The connectors provide inputs and outputs for digital signals/buses, analog signals, RF signals and primary power. The LRU-2 contains eight digital/analog printed circuit card assemblies, a High Level TWT, a High Voltage Power Supply, a Pulser Module, a RF Memory Path, Advance Memory,  a Low Voltage Power Supply, and a filter box assembly. There is one LRU-2 in both the forward (FWD) and rear (AFT) of the aircraft.

Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services.  The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility.  Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards.  The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the BIT Limiter and Down Converter repair  requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

1. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements.  Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. 

1. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

1. 1. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability.  Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question.  If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the Government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill.  If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling. 

1. 1. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

1. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.  Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

1. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Government Contracting Office (Larance Johnson, larance.johnson.1@us.af.mil) and the PM (John Winslett; john.winslett.1@us.af.mil).

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I.  Business Information

            Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

·     Company/Institute Name:

·     Address:

·     Point of Contact:

·     CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:
• E-mail Address:
• Web Page URL:

·     Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 811210

       Based on the Government proposed NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business                                                (Yes / No)
• Woman Owned Small Business                      (Yes / No)
• Small Disadvantaged Business                       (Yes / No)
• 8(a) Certified                                                  (Yes / No)
• HUBZone Certified                                        (Yes / No)
• Veteran Owned Small Business                      (Yes / No)
• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business      (Yes / No)
• System for Award Management (SAM)         (Yes / No)
• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 12 August 2026.  Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall.  Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email.  Multiple emails are acceptable.  Responses must be sent via email to the following Contracting Officer:

• Carson Best (carson.best@us.af.mil)

AND

• John Winslett (john.winslett.1@us.af.mil)

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PCO.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide.  Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

3. What is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement?  Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements

4. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?  Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

• Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent)

5. Is your company current with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) status at the following CMMC level or higher: CMMC Level 1 (Self)?

• If so, is that reflected in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)?

6. Does your company have a plan of action and milestones (POA&M) identifying tasks to be accomplished to become current with CMMC status?

B. Repair Questions:

1. Describe your company's past experience in repairing the AN/ALQ-172 High Level TWTs (NSN 5960-00-007-7071EW and 5960-01-504-3415EW) or on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement.  Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

• Include a description of any technical data (drawings, repair procedures, acceptance test proceures, etc.) your company owns/has access to in support of this repair.
• How will your organization address any potential absence of technical data (drawings, specifications, manuals, test procedures, etc.)?

2. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in viewing, generating and/or modifying technical data, engineering drawings, and repair data/manuals.  Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

3. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.

4. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort including obsolescence and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material  Shortages (DMSMS).

5. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

• Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

• State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort.

• State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort. (NDI/T; Destructive testing and inspection)

6. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.

7. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair.

C. Commerciality Questions:

1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

• Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions?  Briefly describe any differences.

3. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the Government for items similar in nature to this requirement.  

4. Please provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) to execute this repair effort. This is for informational purposes only.