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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JANUARY 17, 2026 SAM #8818
SOURCES SOUGHT

58 -- Request for Interested Manufacturers: Local Oscillator Synthesizers ALQ-161

Notice Date

1/15/2026 11:43:33 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

334220 — Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

DLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GA ROBINS A F B GA 31098-1813 USA
 

ZIP Code

31098-1813
 

Solicitation Number

SPRWA12600087
 

Response Due

1/30/2026 2:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

02/14/2026
 

Point of Contact

Jerry Latimer, Victor Henderson
 

E-Mail Address

jerry.latimer@us.af.mil, victor.henderson.2@us.af.mil
(jerry.latimer@us.af.mil, victor.henderson.2@us.af.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

NONE No Set aside used
 

Description

FROM: Michael Howard, 408th SCMS/ GULB TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1) LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813 FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers: Local Oscillator Synthesizers ALQ-161 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 Local Oscillator Synthesizers NSN 5865-01-571-1593, P/N 7597720P2. ITEM DESCRIPTION The Local Oscillator Synthesizers 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 amplifying the number of weak RF signals, improving signal to noise ratios. This amplifier contributes to the system�s 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 BAE (CAGE 94117).. BAE maintains the Local Oscillator Synthesizers by part number. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, BAE is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the Local Oscillator Synthesizers design and performance requirements. BAE is the only known manufacturer that owns 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 JAN 2026 by emailing Michael Howard michael.howard.57@us.af.mil and Jerry Latimer/Victor Henderson erry.latimer@us.af.mil/ victor.henderson.2@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. DISCLAIMER This source 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 because 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.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/634c02ed407b49c2973f0060c04af852/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Warner Robins, GA 31098, USA

Zip Code: 31098

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07688924-F 20260117/260115230037 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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