FA8553 Sources Sought C-130 FMS Radar Warning Systems (RWR) Integration Program
ID: FA8553_Sources_Sought_C-130_FMS_Radar_Warning_Systems_(RWR)_Integration_ProgramType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8553 AFLCMC WLNKBROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES, COUNTER-COUNTERMEASURES AND QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY EQUIPMENT (5865)

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https://sam.gov/opp/77f0f0f311e4418d8cc52255420058e1/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought notice for the C-130 Foreign Military Sales Radar Warning Systems (RWR) Integration Program, aimed at integrating the ALR69A system on three C-130H aircraft for a Partner Nation. This initiative involves comprehensive activities including design, testing, certification, and sustainment of the modified aircraft, with a projected performance period of five years starting January 1, 2026. The program is crucial for enhancing operational capabilities for international partners and ensuring efficient integration of critical systems. Interested contractors are invited to submit their letters of interest and relevant information by April 10, 2025, to the designated contracting officials, Ellen Ward and Stanley Parker, via email.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ellen Ward
    ellen.ward@us.af.mil
    Stanley Parker
    stanley.parker.2@us.af.mil
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    C-130 FMS RWR RFI.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is seeking information for the C-130 Foreign Military Sales Radar Warning Systems (RWR) Integration Program to assess potential costs and schedules for integrating the ALR69A system on three C-130H aircraft for a Partner Nation. This preliminary inquiry is not a solicitation but aims to collect market research data to develop a cost estimate. Interested contractors are invited to submit their letters of interest by April 10, 2025, detailing their capabilities, teaming arrangements, past experiences, and suggested technical solutions, including integration approaches, training materials, and impact on existing systems. The program will involve designing, testing, and certifying the modifications, with a five-year performance period starting in January 2026. A trial kit installation will validate the design and functionality, and all submissions must adhere to specified formats to be considered. The government may host an industry day for further clarification on the program. This exercise underscores the Air Force's commitment to efficient integration of critical systems to enhance operational capabilities for international partners.
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