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The FAA intends to pursue a procurement of four (4) Traveling Wave Tubes (P/N: 187800, NSN: 5690-01-319-5632) via purchase order to Teledyne Microwave Solutions, LLC using a single source procurement ... The FAA intends to pursue a procurement of four (4) Traveling Wave Tubes (P/N: 187800, NSN: 5690-01-319-5632) via purchase order to Teledyne Microwave Solutions, LLC using a single source procurement strategy. At this time, Teledyne Defense Electronics LLC (SAM UEI: XMKCVNPCKNF5) is believed by the FAA to be the only known source capable of manufacturing this item due its proprietary nature. This item is a critical component to the ASDE ground radar systems being used in the nation's major airports to ensure the safety of the flying public. This announcement is being posted in compliance with Acquisition Management Systems (AMS) 3.2.2.5.1(c). The AMS is the FAA’s agency-wide governing acquisition authority in place of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). You can learn more about the FAA’s acquisition processes and procedures at the following website: https://fast.faa.gov/PPG_Procurement.cfm Please forward all responses to this announcement POC identified herein no later than 4PM (Central) on 2/17/2023.