B-52H AN/ALQ-172 ECM System-25-00073

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Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document outlines the specific packaging and marking requirements for items being procured under Purchase Instrument Number FD20602500073-00. It details compliance with international restrictions on Wood Packaging Material (WPM) and specifies standards for lumber, pallets, and containers.

• WPM Compliance: Requirements for debarked wood and heat treatment (HT) to 56 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes, with certification by an ALSC-recognized agency.
• Packaging Standards: References MIL-STD-2073-1 for military packaging and MIL-STD-129 for military marking.
• Item-Specific Data: Includes fields for PACRN, Packaging Requirement, Preservation Level, Packaging Level, SPI, SPI Rev, SPI Date, and detailed coded data for various items (e.g., QUP, ICQ, METH CD, PRES MTL, WRAP MTL, CUSH MTL, DUNN CT, UNIT CONT, INT CONT, UCL, SPEC MKG, UNIT PACK WEIGHT, LENGTH, WIDTH, DEPTH, CUBE, OPI).
• Additional Marking: Specifies requirements for shipping containers, including potential additional marking and bar coding beyond MIL-STD-129, as per AFMC Form 158.
• Container Reuse/Disposal: Instructions for reclaiming, storing, and protecting serviceable containers, and disposing of and replacing unserviceable ones.

Bidders must carefully review the packaging and marking requirements detailed in this document to ensure compliance. This includes understanding the specific standards (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129), WPM regulations, and any item-specific packaging dimensions and material requirements. Failure to comply with these packaging instructions could impact the acceptance of goods or the overall contract performance.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) outlines the services required for the repair of AN/ALQ-172 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) to ensure they meet specification requirements and are returned to the Air Force in a serviceable condition. The primary goal is to maintain the war readiness of the AN/ALQ-172 weapon system by ensuring a continuous flow of repaired critical assets.

• Repair of specific AN/ALQ-172 NSNs listed in Table 1, including Backplane Assemblies, Transmitters, Control Indicators, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Cable Assemblies, CCAs, Core Memory Units, Waveform Generators, Signal Generators, and High Density Multiplexer Modules.

• Maintain defined workflows, accurate repairs, and meet specified repair Turn Around Times (TAT) for routine, SURGE, and MICAP requirements.

• Ensure quality control, configuration control, and provide prompt, accurate transaction reporting in CAVAF.

• Repair and testing to ensure end items are serviceable before return to government supply.

• Furnish all necessary materials and parts for repairs, with replacements meeting or exceeding original quality.

• Repair and calibrate Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Support Equipment.

• Quality: No more than one (1) PQDR/QDR per contract year.

• Delivery Schedule: No more than one (1) late delivery per quarter; timely response to 100% of Surge and MICAP requirements.

• Reporting: Production reporting in CAV-AF as actions occur; monthly production reports; annual Government Property Inventory Report; Counterfeit Prevention Plan.

• CDRL Deliverables: No more than one rejection per deliverable, and no more than three total rejections per contract quarter.

• Period of Performance: Five-year basic year plus four ordering periods, each 12 months.

• Place of Performance: L3Harris Technologies INC., 77 River Road Clifton, NJ 07014.

• Government Property: Contractor responsible for Government property; Government will provide unserviceable assets for repair.

• Quality Program: Must comply with FAR 52.246-11 and ISO 9001:2000/ANSI/ASQC Q92 standards.

• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): Contractor must provide a comprehensive SCRM Plan addressing Continuity of Operations, Foreign Influence, and Cybersecurity.

• Security: Compliance with various DoD security regulations (Personnel Security, OPSEC, COMSEC); ID card/badge requirements for facility access.

• Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH): Compliance with Government regulations and establishment of a Contractor's Safety and Health Plan.

• Item Unique Identification (IUID): Required for all items delivered to DoD meeting FAR criteria.

• Counterfeit Prevention: Contractor must maintain a counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance system.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for the repair of AN/ALQ-172 National Stock Numbers (NSNs). The primary objective is to ensure these critical assets are repaired to meet specification requirements and returned to the Air Force as serviceable condition assets, thereby maintaining the war readiness of the AN/ALQ-172 weapon system.

• The contractor is responsible for repairing AN/ALQ-172 NSNs to meet specified requirements.

• This includes maintaining defined workflow, accurate repairs, and meeting repair Turn Around Times (TAT) for routines, SURGE, and MICAP requirements.

• The contractor must maintain quality control and configuration control.

• Prompt and accurate transaction reporting in CAVAF is required.

• Each end item must be in serviceable condition prior to return to government supply.

• Quality: No more than one (1) PQDRs and/or QDRs per contract year.

• Delivery Schedule: Repaired assets must be delivered per the contract schedule. No more than one (1) late delivery per quarter is permitted. The contractor must notify the government of potential late deliveries and negotiate revised dates.

• CAV-AF: Contractor shall report production in CAV-AF. Transactions will be monitored.

• Quality of CDRL deliverable: No more than one (1) rejection of any deliverable, and no more than three (3) total rejections per contract quarter. Rejected deliverables must be corrected and resubmitted within ten (10) business days.

• Receipt of CDRL deliverable: No more than one (1) late submission of deliverables per contract quarter. The contractor must notify the government of potential late deliveries and negotiate revised dates.

• Contractor's Quality Program: Must be established and maintained IAW FAR 52.246-11, meeting ISO 9001:2000/ANSI/ASQC Q92 standards.

Not explicitly detailed in this document, but the PWS describes services for AN/ALQ-172 NSNs.

• The QASP is a government-developed document to determine contractor performance against contract standards.
• It details what will be monitored, how, by whom, and how results will be documented.
• The contractor is responsible for implementing their Quality Control Plan.
• The QASP is a living document and may be adjusted based on contractor performance.
• Surveillance and performance monitoring will be conducted by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and documented in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) via the Joint Appointment Module (JAM) and Surveillance and Performance Module (SPM).
• The contract value exceeds $1,000,000.00, requiring Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) reporting.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, DD FORM 1653, provides Transportation Data for Solicitations. It details recommended F.O.B. terms, transportation provisions and clauses, and transportation funds information. It also lists specific item/ship-to information, including National Stock Numbers (NSN)/Pseudo NSNs, Purchase Instrument Line Item Numbers, Ship-to addresses (DoDAAC/MAPAC), and Mark For details.

• F.O.B. Terms: Recommended as best suited for this procurement (Origin or Destination).
• Transportation Provisions/Clauses: Lists relevant FAR citations such as 52.247-68, 52.247-29, 52.247-53, and 47.305-10. It includes instructions for contacting DCMA Transportation for shipping instructions and documentation.
• Transportation Funds Information: Details Purchase Instrument Line LOA, First Destination Transportation Account Code, Miscellaneous Obligation/Reimbursement Document, Second Destination Transportation Account Code, and FMS LOA.
• Item/Ship To(s): A comprehensive list of NSNs/Pseudo NSNs, associated line item numbers, and specific delivery locations (DoDAAC/MAPAC, address, Mark For) for various items.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the shipping and transportation requirements associated with the solicitation. It specifies the recommended F.O.B. origin or destination, relevant contract clauses, and detailed shipping instructions. The extensive list of NSNs and their corresponding ship-to locations will be essential for logistical planning and proposal preparation, particularly for understanding delivery points and associated costs.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This announcement constitutes a Notice of Proposed Contract Action for the repair of components of the B-52H AN/ALQ-172 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) System. The Office of AFSC/PZABB intends to award a follow-on sole source contract for these services, which include testing, tear down, evaluation, engineering, production, and technical data to maintain aircraft operability. The requirement is for military-unique components that cannot be acquired commercially.

• Repair of components comprising the AN/ALQ-172 ECM System, including Radio Frequency (RF), digital, and mixed signal Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs).

• Services must meet system/subsystem specifications, Prime Item Functional Specification, Critical Item Developmental Specification, Block Cycle 8 Operational Flight Program (OFP) Requirements Specification, component design and testing specification, and B-52H interface control documents.

• Anticipated NSNs requiring repair are detailed in the document, with estimated quantities over the total contract period.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Reimbursement No Fee (CRNF).

• Period of Performance: Anticipated five (1) year ordering periods.

• This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals.

• The proposed contract action is sole source to L3 Harris Technologies (CAGE: 28527).

• This sole source requirement is pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.

• The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this synopsis.

• Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.

• All questions and concerns must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the POCs listed. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• Sole source to L3 Harris Technologies.

• L3 Harris Technologies currently provides these services under Contract FA8522-21-D-0002.

• The technical data required for these repairs is owned by L3 Harris.

• Response Date: 15 Days after posted date (March 2, 2026).