AN/ALQ-131 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Pod parts

Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) / Market Research

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential sources capable of the qualification and production of AN/ALQ-131 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Pod parts for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign military sales partners. The government is seeking information on companies with expertise, capabilities, and experience in the repair of specific listed parts, with an estimated annual requirement of 2-10 units per item.

The synopsis lists 14 specific parts for the AN/ALQ-131 ECM Pod that require potential repair capabilities. These include various Signal Processors, Power Supplies, Oscillators, Filter Switches, Modulators, and RF Cables. A detailed table provides the Item Noun, NSN, Part Number, and quantity for each.

Interested parties are requested to provide documentation supporting their company's capability in meeting these requirements. A Contractor Capability Survey, divided into Part I (Business Information) and Part II (Detailed Capabilities and Experience), must be completed. Responses are due no later than close of business on March 9, 2026, and should be submitted electronically via email.

No set-aside decision has been made. The government will determine the final strategy after analyzing small business responses and other market research. Small businesses are encouraged to identify areas of work that could be broken out exclusively for them. Both large and small businesses, as well as joint ventures or teaming arrangements, are encouraged to participate.

Questions should be directed to Daniel Daniels (Procurement Contracting Officer) at Daniel.daniels.2@us.af.mil and Mitchell Westlund (Program Manager) at mitchell.westlund.1@us.af.mil.

Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)

This document is a market survey to identify potential sources with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for the qualification and production of AN/ALQ-131 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Pod Parts. The government is seeking information on companies that can provide repair data, production data, and meet qualification requirements for these parts for the U.S. Air Force and foreign military sales partners. The estimated annual repair requirement is 2-10 items per year.

The synopsis lists specific parts for the AN/ALQ-131 ECM Pod that require potential repair or qualification. These include:

• Signal Processor Band 4 (10 units)
• Signal Processor Band 5 (10 units)
• Low Voltage Power Supply (10 units)
• Voltage Controlled Oscillator Band 3 (15 units)
• Voltage Controlled Oscillator Band 4 (15 units)
• Voltage Controlled Oscillator Band 5 (15 units)
• Filter Switch (5 units)
• RP Filter Switch and Filter Assy (5 units)
• Band 5 Cable (5 units)
• Band 5 Modulator (10 units)
• RP Amplifier Low Band (5 units)
• RP RF Cable (5 units)
• Switch (1.5 units)
• Absorber, RF Radiation (5 units)

Interested parties are requested to provide documentation supporting their company's capability to meet these requirements. A Contractor Capability Survey (Parts I and II) is included, which requires detailed business information, company capabilities, past experience, and specific processes related to repair, maintenance, and production. Responses must be received no later than close of business January 9, 2026, and sent via email.

This is a market research effort, and no set-aside decision has been made. The government will determine the final strategy after analyzing responses. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate. Small businesses are specifically asked to identify any areas of work that could be exclusively set aside for them. Teaming, partnerships, and joint ventures are encouraged.

Questions regarding this market survey should be directed to:

• Daniel Daniels (Procurement Contracting Officer): Daniel.daniels.2@us.af.mil
• Mitchell Westlund (Program Manager): Mitchell.westlund.1@us.af.mil