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Sources Sought Template

(Request for Interested Manufacturers)

FROM: Michele Warren/409 SCMS/GUMBC

TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)

LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813

FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers C-130J Low Power Color Radar (LPCR) Receiver Transmitter Processor (RTP), NSN 5841-01-522-1618LG

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 C-130J Low Power Color Radar (LPCR) Receiver Transmitter Processor (RTP), NSN 5841-01-522-1618LG, 780R270G10.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

The AN/APN-241 LPCR system includes an antenna, indicator and control panels, a Receiver Transmitter Processor (RTP), a RTP mount, an antenna power supply, a wired chassis and several Line Replaceable Modules (LRMs). The AN/APN-241 is a low power, lightweight pulsed Doppler radar in the transport class with a high-resolution synthetic aperture radar mapping mode. In addition to meeting needs for precision navigation, this mapping capability enables operators to execute landing missions with confidence on unimproved runways without aid from ground-based landing systems.

Impediment to Competition:

The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Northrop Grumman Services Corporation (NGSC) (CAGE 1LTU5). The Government does not own or have access to the data for this item. Northrop Grumman is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and they possess all data pertaining the LPCR. Since the AN/APN-241 is a non-developmental system used in military applications, the Government did not procure detailed drawing packages, documentation of manufacturing procedures, test specifications or inspection data rights. This data is proprietary to Northrop Grumman and their contributing vendors who are not willing to sell such data. No sample(s) will be available for potential supplier to evaluate.

INTEREST

The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to NGSC for the manufacture of the LPCR RTP in support of the C-130J program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 29 Nov 2022 by emailing Michele Warren (michele.warren@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 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.