Request for Interested Manufacturers: RF Common Module (5895-01-174-5742)

Sources Sought Synopsis(Request for Interested Manufacturers)FROM: Marcus Ashley, 408th SCMS/ GUEATO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers: RF Common Module (5895-01-174-5742)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 RF Common Module, NSN 5865-01-240-0092EW, PN 435346-1.ITEM DESCRIPTIONThe RF Common Module within the ALQ-161 Electronic Warfare System functions as a complex signal processing unit. This asset is capable of handling multiple RF signal inputs, splitting and switching the paired outputs into a dual RF output, and provide video detection concurrently. This module requires integrated Transistor to Transistor Logic (TTL) compatible drivers in order to integrate into the ALQ-161 EW system. IMPEDIMENT TO

COMPETITIONThe original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this item was EDO Corporation, now L3Harris (CAGE 82340). L3Harris maintains the RF Common Module configuration by part number. The Government owns the specification control drawing for this asset. This includes technical information that describes the physical dimensions, design, and construction of the RF module. The drawing also includes the environmental, electrical, reliability, and quality conformance requirements for manufacturing a Form Fit Function and Interface (F3I) replacement of this asset. The contractor shall meet the specified performance requirements and possess the required technical capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment with the ALQ-161.INTERESTInterested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 30 MAR 2024 by emailing april.walls@us.af.mil and marcus.ashley@us.af.mil . The Government intends to procure these items using Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.1, Full and Open Competition.DISCLAIMERThis 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.