Purchase for ALQ-184 Coaxial Microwave Drive Control

This contract seeks to procure spares for the AN/ALQ-184 Electronic Attack pod's Coaxial Microwave Drive Control component under full and open competition in accordance with FAR Part 15. It will be awarded as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with one base year and three option years on a Firm Fixed Price basis. The acquisition will utilize Delivery Protection Program (DPP) procedures, ensuring mission essential quantities (MEQ) are secured from a proven source while allowing an unproven offeror to qualify through first article testing. If the proven source submits the best overall offer, they will receive the IDIQ contract with all required options. However, if an unproven source is the best offeror, the government will award separate contracts to both the proven and unproven sources, with the proven source supplying the MEQ during the unproven vendor’s qualification period. Rodelco Electronics Corporation, identified as the proven source, will deliver the MEQ of 55 units within 180 days of contract award, matching the delivery timeline for two first articles required from unproven sources. The solicitation was anticipated to be released on August 31, 2017, under NAICS code 333911, covering manufacturing services. This procurement approach balances risk by ensuring uninterrupted mission support through the MEQ supply while fostering competition and qualification of new vendors through first article testing. Points of contact for the contract include Contract Specialist Melanie Huckabee and Contracting Officer Janice Williams.