United States - Sources Sought Announcement (SSA) for manufacturer or supplier of the AM-7189A/ARC Tactical VHF Power Amplifier, Improved Frequency Modulation (NIIN 011883332)

Description

Added: Apr 24, 2019 9:13 am

The US Army Integrated Logistics Support Center, APG, MD 21005, is seeking sources that can manufacture the AM-7189A/ARC Tactical VHF Power Amplifier, Improved Frequency Modulation (NSN 5821-01-188-3332).
Quantity Estimates: October 2020-2024 = 598 ea
This is a market survey to locate potential sources that can manufacture or supply AM-7189A/ARC Tactical VHF Power Amplifiers, in support of future sustainment efforts.  Previous market research history indicates that the item was previously and is currently manufactured by Rockwell Collins, Inc. (CAGE 13499) under part number 622-6545-003.
The AM-7189A/ARC is a power amplifying accessory used with VHF-FM radios designed to operate in helicopters flying nap-of-the-Earth (NOE) flight envelopes.  The AM-7189/ARC amplifies signals from a standard VHF-FM radio (AN/ARC-114, AN/ARC-54, ANARC-186, AN/ARC-201) in a frequency range from 30 MHz to 88 MHz to an effective radiating power of 5 watts(low), 15 watts (normal) or 50 watts (high). When the NOE-IFM subsystem is turned off, a bypass mode is initiated which allows the VHF-FM radio to function normally. 
Contractors capable of manufacturing or supplying this item should indicate, by writing to PM Aviation Mission Equipment (AME) Branch, ATTN: SFAE-AV-AS-AME (Brian Creswick), 6007 Combat Drive, F3-140-138, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD  21005.  Written responses may also be emailed to brian.m.creswick.civ@mail.mil.  No telephone response will be accepted.  The responses must include documentation such as drawings, test results, and other technical information demonstrating that the supplier can provide the required hardware.  Successful historical data may be required to warrant the manufactured item will satisfactorily perform when used for the purpose intended by the Army.  Furthermore, first time manufacturers will need their unit to undergo the appropriate testing at the Contractor's cost to ensure that it meets the Army's needs.  Responses should be received by 15 May 2019.
The responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only.  This is not a screening information request or request for proposal of any kind.  The US Government is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals.

The Government will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey.  Therefore any cost associated with the market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor's expense.

The purpose of this market survey is to solicit statements of interest and capabilities from industry, including small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and 8(a) certified firms

Opportunity closing date

15 May 2019

Value of contract

to be confirmed