MARKET SURVEY: DESIGN ARSR4 POWER AMP MODULE TEST STATION
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a Market Survey to identify industry capabilities for the design, development, fabrication, testing, and delivery of a replacement ARSR4 Power Amplifier Module Test Station (PAMTS). This new PAMTS will replace the current system, which faces high demand, obsolescence, and repair challenges, and will support the testing and repair of ARSR4 Power Amp Module (PAM) boards. The survey aims to determine commercial availability and inform the acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides. Responses are due January 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the development of a new interface adapter and fixture, along with test/repair software and procedures. The new PAMTS should offer similar or improved mechanical and electrical performance using current components. Key aspects include:
- Design and develop a replacement PAMTS unit and test process.
- Fabricate PAMTS unit and test process hardware for two (2) PAM boards (to be provided by the FAA).
- Develop a PAM test fixture.
- Future consideration for ARSR4 Lookdown Drivers LRU and Preamplifier LRU support.
Performance standards require a minimum Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of 10,000 hours and startup within 90 seconds. The contractor must maintain a Quality Control Program compliant with ISO-9001:2008 and ensure the unit is designed for repair down to the subassembly level.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- NAICS: 335311 - Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 800)
- Set-Aside: Not yet determined; results will inform whether it's full-and-open or set-aside for small businesses, SDVOSBs, or 8(a) certified businesses.
- Response Due: January 27, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Central Time
- Published: January 8, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors should submit:
- A Capability Statement detailing previous contracts for similar equipment, years in business, and existing government contracts.
- An Expected Programmatic Approach (in-house, teaming, subcontracting), identifying small business percentages if teaming.
- A point of contact name, number, and email.
- Proof of Entity Registration in SAM.gov.
- SBA 8(a) Certification Letter or SDVOSB eligibility certification, if applicable.
All responses must be submitted electronically to connie.m.houpt@faa.gov with the subject line "Market Survey Response: “6973GH-26-MS-00003 PMATS”". Proprietary information should be marked accordingly.
Additional Notes
This market survey is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The FAA will use responses to form an acquisition strategy. The Department of Transportation's Short Term Lending Program (STLP) is available for Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.