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The Department of Defense is conducting market research to identify capable sources for the production of Double Mixer Up Converters and Double Mixer Down Converters used in the AN/ALQ-161 Electronic Warfare System for B-1B aircraft. The requirement includes an estimated quantity of 54 Up Converters and 36 Down Converters. These items follow a successful redesign and First Article Testing completed in 2024. Due to the lack of government-owned manufacturing-level technical data, the government intends to award a sole source contract to the original equipment manufacturer, Spectrum Microwave, under FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties must submit their capabilities to the DLA Aviation at Warner Robins contracting office by October 23, 2026. This notice serves as a sources sought synopsis for informational purposes and is not a formal request for proposal.

General Info

DoD seeks sources for B-1B aircraft converters, intending sole source to Spectrum Microwave.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Ga DLA Aviation At Warner Robins

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Warner Robins, GA, 31098, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ga DLA Aviation At Warner Robins
Contacts2 people available
OfficeROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ga DLA Aviation At Warner Robins
Office AddressROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA
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Kellen Miliner
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Nicole Mincey
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SUBJECT:



Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for production of the following items:



ITEM DESCRIPTION



  • NSN: 5895-01-683-8777
    Nomenclature: Double Mixer, UP CONVERTER
    Specification Control Drawing: 037-003066
    Part Number: SM1138 (CAGE 60979)
    Estimated Quantity: 54 each


  • NSN: 5895-01-683-8776
    Nomenclature: Double Mixer, DOWN CONVERTER
    Specification Control Drawing: 037-003100
    Part Number: SM1137 (CAGE 60979)
    Estimated Quantity: 36 each

These items are used on the AN/ALQ-161 Electronic Warfare System installed on the B-1B aircraft. A redesign of these configurations and First Article Testing was successfully completed in 2024. This requirement is for production of the approved configurations.



Impediment to Competition:




The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is Spectrum Microwave (CAGE 60979), which maintains configuration control by part number. The Government possesses source control drawings but does not own the manufacturing-level Technical Data Package (drawings, schematics, or other releasable manufacturing data) for these items. As a result, Spectrum Microwave (CAGE 60979) is the only known source with adequate knowledge and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce these items and ensure compatibility with the higher-level assembly.



INTEREST




The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Spectrum Microwave (CAGE 60979) to produce the Double Mixer Up Converter (NSN 5895-01-683-8777) and Double Mixer Down Converter (NSN 5895-01-683-8776) in support of the AN/ALQ-161 / B-1B program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than (10/23/26) by emailing Kellen Miliner (kellen.miliner.1@us.af.mil). The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source 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 because 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.

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