# Request for Interested Manufacturers: Radio Frequency (RF) Repeater/Receiver Switch (5985-01-174-3008)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/sssrfswitchnsn5985011743008

- Solicitation number: SSS_RFSwitch_NSN_5985-01-174-3008
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency
- Contracting office: DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, Ga (SPRWA1)
- NAICS: 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- First posted: July 1, 2024
- Last posted: July 3, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1b65b0d7965642aaa8b5449a2e513c52/view

## Description

Sources Sought Synopsis (Request for Interested Manufacturers)

**FROM:**

**408th SCMS/ GUEA TO:**

DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)

**LOCATION:**

**Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813 FBO Post Title:**

**Request for Interested Manufacturers:** Radio Frequency (RF) Repeater/Receiver Switch (5985-01-174-3008)

**SUBJECT:** Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Radio Frequency (RF) Repeater/Receiver Switch, NSN 5985-01-174-3008, PN 435710-1. ITEM DESCRIPTION The RF repeater/receiver switch is responsible for rapidly switching between the repeater and receiver functions on the ALQ-161A.

In repeater mode, the asset amplifies and retransmits the received radar signals in order to deceive the radar system targeting the aircraft. This is part of the overall electronic countermeasure (ECM) functionality. In receiver mode, the switch would pass the received radar signal to the ALQ-161’s radar warning receiver for identification of the threat. The switch allows the ALQ-161 to rapidly switch between functions as needed based on the detected threat and the programmed countermeasure technique.

IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this item was Eaton Advanced Electronic (CAGE 00752), now L3Harris (CAGE 82340). L3Harris maintains the RF repeater switch configuration by part number, 435710-1. The Government owns the specification control drawing for this asset. The drawings includes detailed specifications, dimensions, parts, materials, manufacturing processes, and testing required for manufacturing this asset.

INTEREST Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 15 July 2024 by emailing Daniel Gochenaur daniel.gochenaur.4@us.af.mil or April Walls april.walls@us.af.mil . The Government intends to procure these items using Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.1, Full and Open Competition. DISCLAIMER This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal.

It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

## Publications

- July 1, 2024: Sources sought, due July 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice fd2c30982c0048e5ad5e0f86b8a5cc21. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fd2c30982c0048e5ad5e0f86b8a5cc21/view
- July 3, 2024: Sources sought, due July 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 1b65b0d7965642aaa8b5449a2e513c52. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1b65b0d7965642aaa8b5449a2e513c52/view

## Points of contact

- Daniel Gochenaur, daniel.gochenaur.4@us.af.mil
- April Walls, april.walls@us.af.mil, 4789265000

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