Portable Countermeasures Maintenance (AN/PLM-4) Radar Signal Simulator

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the AFLCMC/ROU Automated Test Systems Division at Robins AFB, GA, to gather information regarding potential sources for the production and repair of the AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS). This market survey aims to identify companies with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet these requirements. The government does not own proprietary data, drawings, or equipment related to the PLM-4, as Symetrics Industries (dba Extant Aerospace) is the OEM.

The AN/PLM-4 RSS is a portable emitter simulator capable of radiating two simultaneous signals from 0.5 to 40 GHz RF. It tests Radar Warning Receivers, Electronic Surveillance Measures, and Electronic Countermeasures systems on various Air Force aircraft. Key capabilities include:

• Emitting RF signals from 500 MHz to 40 GHz
• Multiplexing at least eight RF emitters
• Antenna Bandwidth of at least 20 degrees
• Single-person portability
• Ability to generate complex emitters
• Operation in all weather conditions
• Threat library stored on removable media
• Programmable emitter parameters

Services sought include analysis, problem investigation, resolution, validation, procurement, repair, maintenance, software support, failure reporting, obsolescence forecasting, training, cybersecurity, engineering support, and integration testing.

Repair is needed for various PLM-4 Set and Tester configurations (NSNs provided). Production is needed for High Power versions and variants with Millimeter Wave and Emitter Multiplex options (NSNs provided). Estimated future production quantities are 1-50 units annually for FY27-32.

Interested parties should submit documentation supporting their company's capabilities. Failure to provide documentation may hinder capability assessment. Companies lacking experience should detail how they would overcome this (e.g., teaming, subcontracting). Responses should identify any work areas suitable for Small Business set-aside. Responses are due by 4:00 PM EST on February 13, 2026, via email to oya.harrison.1@us.af.mil.

A detailed Contractor Capability Survey is included, requesting information on:

• Company Information (size, ownership, CAGE code, etc.)
• General Company Information (business lines, automated test systems experience, facility security, cybersecurity processes, past project experience)
• Technical Capabilities (design/development of simulators, experience with RWR/ESM/ECM systems, documentation production, provisioning, data package ROM, cost ROM, calibration, special tooling)
• Business Practices (quality certifications, warranty, subcontracting plans, contract length willingness, long lead items, quality assurance processes, contract incentives)
• Commerciality Questions (catalog prices, workforce use, terms and conditions, differences from commercial products)

Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. This RFI will help determine set-aside potential.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for both the procurement and depot-level repair of the AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) to ensure it is Fully Mission Capable (FMC).

• Procurement of new AN/PLM-4 RSS units (various NSNs).

• Depot-level repair of failed AN/PLM-4 RSS units (various NSNs).

• Services include troubleshooting, disassembly, inspection, calibration, minor paint repair, and corrosion control.

• Hardware repair will be performed at the Contractor's facility.

• The AN/PLM-4 RSS is used to test Electronic Warfare (EW)/ Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) systems.

• Quality of repair: No more than one (1) Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR) and/or Quality Deficiency Report (QDR) per order per quarter.

• Delivery of repair/procurement: 95% of assets delivered on time per order; remaining 5% delivered with an approved new date.

• CDRL deliverable quality: No more than one (1) total rejection of deliverables per contract year.

• CDRL deliverable receipt: No more than one (1) late submission per quarter.

• CAV-AF reporting: No more than one (1) late or improper reporting action per quarter.

• Class I Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) Submission: No more than one (1) failure to provide Class I ECP submission per quarter.

• Mishap Notification and Reporting: No more than one instance of late mishap notification per Delivery Order.

• Quality Management System (QMS): 100% adherence required.

• Period of Performance: Date of award through five years.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's facility.

• Government Property: Contractor is responsible for Government property in accordance with FAR.

• Data Delivery: Electronic delivery via Multiuser ECP Automated Review System (MEARS).

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

• Cybersecurity: Contractor must manage and verify adherence to cybersecurity requirements.

• Safety: Contractor must comply with Government Safety and Health regulations.

• Reporting: Service Contract Report required for contracts exceeding $3,000,000.

• Invoicing/Payment: Via WAWF.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP): Required, addressing defect detection, root cause identification, and correction.