Request for Interested Manufacturers for ALR-56M replacement LRUs and SRUs

Sources Sought Synopsis (Request for Interested Manufacturers) FROM: Jared Pitts TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1) LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098 Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers for ALR-56M replacement LRUs and SRUs SUBJECT: Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the following ALR-56M NSNs: CLASS NIIN Contractor PART NUMBER NOMENCLATURE 5865 01-381-297 BAE Systems 333005-001 DFR Receiver 5998 01-381-1856 BAE Systems 333325-002 DF Interface 5998 01-361-9961 BAE Systems 333241-001 Group Statement Processor 5865 01-495-1126 BAE Systems 333007-003 Superhet Controller SHC 5865 01-382-7270 BAE Systems 333322-002 CHANNELIZER MODULE 5998 01-434-2685 BAE Systems 333329-002 CCA RF A/D Converter 5865 01-324-7734 BAE Systems 333008-000 SHR Superhet Receiver 5865 01-591-9809 BAE Systems 333009-002 CDR Receiver ITEM DESCRIPTION The ALR-56M Advanced Radar Warning Receiver (ARWR) continuously detects and intercepts Radio Frequency (RF) signals in certain frequency ranges and analyzes and separates threat signals from non-threat signals. It displays threat signals to pilot on a priority basis and provides efficient and effective logistical support to the using command activities for the system. The DFR Receiver, LRU-4, NSN 5865-01-381-2974EW is used on F-16/C-130J Aircraft and it receives RF signals from a RF broadband antenna covering a 90-degree quadrant of the RF spectrum, relative to the aircraft heading. The received signals are processed in a manner such that the direction of threats can be determined. The A4 DF Interface Circuit Card Assembly, NSN 5998-01-381-1856EW receives RF signals from a RF broadband antenna covering a 90-degree quadrant of the RF spectrum, relative to the aircraft heading. The received signals are processed in the DR interface printed circuit board. The A4 CCA Group Statement Processor is an SRU on LRU-5 Analysis Processor on the ALR-56M. The Super-Het Control Receiver is the LRU-6 on the ALR-56M, NSN 5865-01-495-1126EW. It provides signal acquirement and characterization to Analysis Processor to determine the threat environment surrounding the aircraft. The 6A10, Channelizer Module, divides and routs and filters IF signals within the SHC of the ALR-56M RWR system. The CCA RF A/D Converter, NSN 5998-01-434-2685EW is the 6A10A2 on the ALR-56M. The Super-Het Receiver, NSN 5865-01-324-7734EW is LRU-7 on the ALR-56M Radar Warning Receiver used on F-16/C-130J aircraft; it converts baseband RF signals, low band RF signals to IF and phases the signals for threat determination. The CDR Receiver, NSN 5865-01-591-9809EW is LRU-10 on the ALR-56M Radar Warning Receiver on F-16/C-130J Aircraft; the CDR/PS receives RF signals from the low band antenna and processes these signals in a manner that the directions of the low band threats can be determined. Impediment to Competition: The Government does not possess the data or facilities required for accomplishment of this requirement by another vendor. BAE Systems, Cage Code 81413, is the only known source for NSNs 5865-01-381-2974EW, 5998-01-381-1856EW, 5998-01-361-9961EW, 5865-01-495-1126EW, 5865-01-382-7270EW, 5998-01-434-2685EW, 5865-01-324-7734EW, and 5865-01-591-9809EW. BAE Systems acquires the data, skills, and equipment necessary to successfully provide the services required by the Government for these highly specialized items. The government does not possess the detailed engineering information that would enable a new vendor to successfully develop a production and testing methodology for these items. The fact that the Government does not possess a full data package precludes a full and open competition for the production of items. INTEREST The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to the vendor discussed above for the manufacture of ALR-56M replenishment spares. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability in producing any of the NSNs listed above. Respond to the requirement no later than 19 August 2022 by emailing Mr. Jared Pitts at jared.pitts.5@us.af.mil and PCO Ms. Christine Tomlinson at christine.tomlinson@us.af.mil. Please ensure you specify which NSN(s) you are interested in potentially producing. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One (or a limited number) Responsible Source(s) and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. DISCLAIMER This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.