This is a market research notice seeking manufacturers for three redesigned components of the AN/ALQ-172(V)2 Countermeasure Set. The government states it intends to award a sole-source contract to the OEM, L3Harris Technologies, because it is the only known source with the necessary technical data, test equipment, and system knowledge. Critical production data and test equipment are not expected to be available to other vendors until approximately the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The notice clarifies this is not a request for proposal and no funds are available for response preparation.

This is a market research notice to identify potential sources for the qualification and production of a Radio Frequency Amplifier and redesigned components for the AN/ALQ-172 and ALQ-161 electronic warfare systems. The government states a clear intent to award a sole-source contract to L3Harris Technologies, Inc., as they are cited as the only known source with the necessary technical data, knowledge, and test equipment. The required production-level technical data for the redesigned LRU-4 and LRU-8 is not expected to be approved and available for competitive release until approximately April 2026. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability by a specified deadline. No location for performance or budget information is specified.