AN/ALQ-172 Voltage Control Oscillator Repair

The United States Air Force intends to award a sole-source contract to Crane Electronics, Inc. for the repair of Voltage Control Oscillators (VCO). The VCO supports the AN/ALQ-172 Countermeasure System, specifically the Line Replaceable Unit 10 installed on B-52, MC-130H, and AC-130U aircraft. This signal controller identifies and prioritizes incoming threats to support fleet missions. The government is pursuing a sole-source justification under FAR 6.302-1 because Crane Electronics, Inc. owns the proprietary technical data and intellectual property required for these repairs.

The project is classified under NAICS code 811219 and PSC code 59. Performance is scheduled for fiscal years 2017 through 2021, with an initial best estimated quantity (BEQ) of 36 units in the first year and 25 units for each of the four subsequent option years. Technical data distribution is limited to the Department of Defense and authorized contractors.

Contractual activities for solicitation FA852217R0004 will take place in Chandler, Arizona. The response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is April 21, 2017. Joseph E. Kiefer serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement, which involves National Stock Number 5955-01-466-2960EW.