Request for Interested Manufacturers: Radio Frequency Amplifier, AN/ALQ-172 Redesigned Line Replaceable Unit (LRU)-4 Countermeasures Transmitter, Redesigned LRU-8 Phased Array Antenna
ID: FD2060-26-00092Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GAROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES, BOARDS, CARDS, AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE (5998)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/42978bca0f464c939a657c3dcb6a2d85/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia, is conducting market research to identify manufacturers capable of producing the Radio Frequency Amplifier, AN/ALQ-172 Redesigned Line Replaceable Unit (LRU)-4 Countermeasures Transmitter, and Redesigned LRU-8 Phased Array Antenna. These components are critical for enhancing the operational capabilities of the ALQ-161 Electronic Warfare System, which is designed to detect and respond to enemy threats by amplifying RF signals and providing electronic protection for aircraft. The DLA intends to award a sole source contract to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. due to their unique expertise and ownership of necessary technical data, with interested parties encouraged to express their capabilities by February 2, 2026, via email to Todd Stimus or Charles Duckworth. This opportunity is not a request for proposals, and no funds are available for response preparation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Todd Stimus
    todd.stimus@us.af.mil
    Charles Duckworth
    charles.duckworth.1@us.af.mil
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