REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) AN/ALR-69A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Countermeasure Signal Processor (CSP) Radar Receiver (RR) Engineering Services
ID: ALR-69A-RFI_ENG_SER_FY26Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8523 AFLCMC ESKAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1663, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/39db610ca65c41f88d63012ec0516794/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide engineering services for the AN/ALR-69A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) system, which includes the Countermeasure Signal Processor (CSP) and Radar Receivers (RRs). The procurement aims to enhance the capabilities of the RWR, which is vital for aircraft survivability in complex threat environments, by offering support in areas such as software maintenance, operational flight program support, and hardware conditioning. This five-year contract, currently sole-sourced to Raytheon Company, encourages responses from both large and small businesses, particularly those with experience in classified material handling and technical data generation. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and business information by January 17, 2026, to the primary contact, Desura Gates, at desura.gates.1@us.af.mil, or the secondary contact, Porscha Hicks, at porscha.hicks@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Desura Gates
    desura.gates.1@us.af.mil
    Porscha Hicks
    porscha.hicks@us.af.mil
    Files
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    ALR-69A Engineering Services DRAFT PWS.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines engineering services for the AN/ALR-69A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) to enhance its capabilities for the United States Air Force (USAF). The AN/ALR-69A RWR is crucial for aircraft survivability in sophisticated threat environments, providing improved situational awareness, reliability, and threat resolution. The required services include Operational Flight Program (OFP) and Mission Data (MD) support, software re-hosting and maintenance, future block cycle planning, lab maintenance, software and test tool updates, documentation, analysis of alternatives, system familiarization, hardware conditioning, and failure analysis. Optional tasks cover engineering studies and hardware redesigns. The contractor must adhere to strict performance thresholds, timely problem notification, and various reporting requirements, including software engineering processes, configuration management, and quality assurance. The contract has a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, totaling 60 months, with work primarily performed at the contractor's facility. All services and deliverables must comply with federal regulations, security requirements, and strict data management protocols.
    RFI ALR-69A Engineering Services_16 Dec 2025.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Air Force seeks potential sources for sustainment and engineering services for the AN/ALR-69A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) system, which includes the Countermeasure Signal Processor (CSP) and Radar Receivers (RRs). This market research aims to identify contractors with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to support this non-commercial item, currently sole-sourced to Raytheon Company. The government is planning a five-year contract. The RFI encourages both large and small businesses, including teaming arrangements, to respond with their capabilities, especially regarding experience with the listed components, classified material handling, technical data generation, capacity, and quality assurance. Small businesses are asked to identify potential set-aside opportunities and provide details on any partnerships. Responses, including business information and detailed capability surveys, are due by January 17, 2026.
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