AN/ALQ-161 RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) AMPLIFIER

This is a request for information to industry for the procurement/manufacture of NSN 5996-01-311-1167EW.  Fill out the following information and provide it to the POC's listed below.

Request for Information

AN/ALQ-161 Radio Frequency (RF) Amplifier

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the AN/ALQ-161 Radio Frequency (RF) Amplifier NSN: 5996-01-311-1167EW, PN: 435420-13. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. The Government’s Best Estimated Quantities for this requirement are in the table below. The requirement to procure the NSNs in the table below is not anticipated past OP4 and total are 57.  

Best Estimated Quantities

NSN

P/N

Ordering Period Qty

Basic

OP1

OP2

OP3

OP4

5996-01-311-1167EW

435420-13

42

6

3

3

3

According to the AFMC Form 761 for this NSN, Screening Analysis Worksheet, the AMC/AMSC for this item is 2/G.

AMC = Acquisition Method Code

AMSC = Acquisition Method Suffix Code

2 = Suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time.

/G = The Government has rights to the technical data, the data package is complete, and there are no technical data, engineering, tooling or manufacturing restriction. This is only AMSC that implies that parts are candidates for full and open competition.

Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor will need to obtain or already have a Secret level of security clearance.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contains a description of the AN/ALQ-161 Radio Frequency Amplifier requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions related to this market research should be addressed to LMS Engineers, and cc to the PCO/Buyer. 

AN/ALQ-161 Radio Frequency Amplifier

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capability, and experience to meet qualification requirements for qualification and production of the AN/ALQ-161 Radio Frequency (RF) Amplifier NSN: 5996-01-311-1167EW, PN: 435420-13.

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.

Interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements. Interest sources must have performed produce and maintenance of the AN/ALQ-161 variant systems in the past.

Any prospective source will need to ensure their facility and personnel are qualified to generate and handle classified material as this contract will require the source to have access to secure/classified information.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

The AN/ALQ-161 RF Amplifier NSN: 5996-01-311-1167EW, PN: 435420-13

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:
• Address:
• Point of Contact:
• CAGE Code:
• Phone Number:
• E-mail Address:
• Web Page URL:
• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: Recommend using NAICS 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)
• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)
• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)
• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)
• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)
• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)
• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

E-mail responses must be received no later than close of business 07 November, 2025.

LMS: jonathon.teece.2@us.af.mil

Engineer: leighton.thompson.2@us.af.mil

Engineer: kevin.truong@us.af.mil

PCO/Buyer: roberto.martinez-perez@us.af.mil

Questions related to this market research should be addressed to LMS, Engineers, and cc to the PCO/Buyer. 

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience viewing and/or modifying engineering drawings.

5. What is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement?

6. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

3. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

4. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

C. Manufacturing Questions

1. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.

2. If the item cannot be manufactured in total, state what your organization can produce.

3. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.

D.  Export Controlled Data Requirements to be determined Responsible

1. The proposed acquisition will be awarded to a responsible source. Detail data/drawings/schematics or any other releasable technical data will be available within the solicitation. To obtain copies of bidset documents an interested vendor must be currently registered in the Enhanced Joint Certification Program (EJCP). Interested venders will request copies of the bidset via Sam.Gov. Upon cage and certification verification by the PCO, bidset files will be released.

2. If a vendor does not have current EJCP certification they must register for access to export-controlled data. To fully initiate this process, vendors shall submit a DEV (DLA Enhanced Validation) application in the JCP portal.

Link: https://www.public.dacs.dla.mil/jcp/ext/

No bidset files shall be released to any vendor who does not possess current EJCP certification.