Band 8 RFS and EPACU for the B-1B

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins, GA, issued solicitation SPRWA124R0006 to acquire Band 8 Radio Frequency Surveillance (RFS) units and Enhanced Preprocessor Avionics Control Units (EPACU) for the B-1B aircraft. This requirement includes NSN 5865-01-709-1025EW (Part Number 353A000) for the Band 8 RFS and NSN 5865-01-708-9287EW (Part Number 353A100-1) for the EPACU. The procurement is classified under NAICS 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC 5865, Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment.

The government intends to establish a firm-fixed price requirements contract featuring three ordering periods. The best estimated quantities for the first ordering period are 54 Band 8 RFS units and 54 EPACUs, followed by 54 Band 8 RFS units and 18 EPACUs in both the second and third ordering periods. This action is being conducted as a sole-source negotiation with Lockheed Martin (CAGE 03640) under Corporate Contract SPE4AX22D9000, as technical drawings and data are not available from the procuring activity. While the government is not utilizing commercial item policies under FAR Part 12 based on initial market research, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with commercial items or submit proposals for consideration.

The response deadline for this solicitation is May 31, 2024. All proposals received within thirty days of the April 17, 2024, publication date will be evaluated to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, though the final decision remains at the discretion of the government. Christine Tomlinson serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement. There are currently no attachments associated with this notice.