RF Switch

We are conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to perform depot repair of the RF Switch used on the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) radar system. The RF Switch is a critical avionics electronic component that produces a delay of signal for the Y1 and Y2 Radio Frequency Amplifier. The RF Switch is a component of the E-3 APY-1/2 Surveillance Radar System. The APY-1/2 is Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) exclusive aircraft radar developed by Westinghouse, now Northrop Grumman for determining the location, altitude, course, and speed of large numbers of targets. The Contractor shall be capable of furnishing all required labor, material, facilities and equipment to accomplish the repair. The Contractor shall deliver at least two (2) production first article assets that pass all qualification and integration testing IAW with Northrop Grumman source control drawing 561R866. The Government will furnish facilities and labor for next higher assembly integration and qualification of the two first article production assets. Our acquisition strategy is a one-time purchase order with a projected quantity of 20 repairs. Follow-on efforts may continue through 2035. The Contractor shall consider providing long-term sustainable RF Switch repair capability to support the APY system. The Government requests technical data, drawings, training and equipment needed to initiate organic maintenance or a willingness to form a partnership for repairs to manage, maintain, and update the RF Switch hardware as required.