NSNs NSN 6130-01-551-5132; 5895-01-497-2529 ; NSN 5895-01-498-1190 For the AN/ALQ-172
ID: FD20602400234Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/1c5486af945a44f797def6bb64d31ac0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, GA, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the production of specific subassemblies for the AN/ALQ-172 system. The procurement includes the AN/ALQ-172 LRU-7 Countermeasures Converter Power Supply (NSN 6130-01-551-5132), the LRU-8 BIT Limiter (NSN 5895-01-497-2529), and the LRU-8 Down Converter (NSN 5895-01-498-1190), which are critical components for the B-52 bomber's countermeasure capabilities. The government intends to award a sole source contract to Raytheon Technologies, Inc. due to the lack of available data for alternative sources and the absence of government funding for reverse engineering. Interested parties must express their interest and capability by emailing Christine Smith at christine.smith.20@us.af.mil by October 11, 2024, as this is a sources sought notice and not a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christine Smith
    Christine.smith.20@us.af.mil
    John C. Winslett
    john.winslett.1@us.af.mil
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