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The U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) anticipates a requirement to perform a Firmware/Software load and CCA level testing for an approximate quantity of, 36 Signal Processing Unit C... The U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) anticipates a requirement to perform a Firmware/Software load and CCA level testing for an approximate quantity of, 36 Signal Processing Unit Circuit Card Assemblies, NSN 5998-01-550-8505, 269 MUX Circuit Card Assemblies NSN 5998-01-550-7630. The current source of supply is Northrop Grumman Corporation Electronic Systems, Land & Self Protection Systems Division, 600 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. Suppliers capable of providing this service to the Government must include documentation such as test results, copy of prior purchase order(s) if the supplier produced, tested or loaded the item. The supplier must demonstrate that they can supply the Army with units that will be functionally interchangeable with the units currently used with the AN/APR-39C(V)1 System. Suppliers may find obsolescence issues, in which case they should address their mitigation plan to resolve such a problem. Potential suppliers may be required to warrant that these items supplied will satisfactorily perform when used for the purpose intended by the Army. The Radar Data Processor and components are export controlled/sensitive items. A technical data package defining the acceptance of this item is available from the Army. The FW/SW loading process and tools are not available, nor is any of the required SRU level testing hardware. Some minimal errors may be embedded in the package. Interested Sources should possess the following test equipment in working condition, Radar Signal Simulator Set (SM-674A/UPM) and Test Adapter (MX-9848A). Responding suppliers are asked to indicate their size status in relation to the applicable NAICS code 33451 and size standard 750. Email questions of a technical nature to John McDonough at john.r.mcdonough4.civ@mail.mil. Responses are requested 20 November 2020. No telephone response will be accepted. This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning and market research purposes only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and to assist in making future acquisition strategy decisions. This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this RFI.