AN/ALQ-161A

This is a notice of intent that AFSC/PZABB anticipates issuing a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) 5-year Indefinite Delivery Contract (Base year with four one-year Ordering Periods). This is for the repair of the AN/ALQ-161A Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) system on the B-1B aircraft. This electronic warfare system is utilized for controlling on-board receivers and jamming transmitters to combat enemy radar systems. The repairs for this effort involves both System Line Replaceable Units (LRU) and Shop Replaceable Units (SRU) level maintenance. A total of 161 assets will be repaired under this effort.

Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ’s): Reference “FA8522-25-R-0001_BEQs”, attached The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, L3 Harris Technologies, Inc., Cage: 82340, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to contract repair of parts from additional sources.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal which shall be considered by the agency. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. The intended source for this acquisition is:

L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. 1500 New Horizons Blvd Amityville, NY 11701-1130 CAGE: 82340 Specifications, plans, or drawings related to this procurement are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government.

OMBUDSMAN: All potential offeror(s) should contact identified as the primary and alternate POC in this post for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If the Contracting Officer does not satisfy your concerns, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels.

The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but to communicate serous contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process.

When appropriate, potential offeror(s) may contact Ombudsman Thomas Eller, D.B.A at 478-222-4097. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns.