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Sources Sought Synopsis (Request for Interested Manufacturers) FROM: Marcus Ashley, 408th SCMS/ GUEA TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1) LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-18... Sources Sought Synopsis (Request for Interested Manufacturers) FROM: Marcus Ashley, 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 Amplifier (5996-01-365-2245EW) 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 Amplifier, NSN 5996-01-365-2245EW, PN 4246317 (L3Harris), APM/060-3334-108 (CTT). ITEM DESCRIPTION The Radio Frequency (RF) Amplifier within the ALQ-161 Electronic Warfare System is a critical component designed to increase the power of incoming RF signals, enhancing the system’s ability to detect, analyze, and respond to enemy threats. This amplifier operates within a specific frequency range and is responsible for increasing the amplitude of weak RF signals, improving signal to noise ratios. This amplifier contributes to the systems sensitivity and range, allowing it to effectively identify and process electronic signals during flight. IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this item is L3Harris (CAGE 82340). L3Harris and CTT maintain the Radio Frequency Amplifier by part number. Prior assets were bought from CTT through a Navy Crane contract. CTT informed the government that there is DMS on the current design that will have to be resolved in order to continue procurement. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, L3Harris and CTT are the only known sources with adequate knowledge of the RF Amplifiers design and performance requirements. L3Harris and CTT are the only known manufacturers that own the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the asset with the ALQ-161. INTEREST Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 30 March 2024 by emailing april.walls@us.af.mil and marcus.ashley@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.