AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS)

table below. This is not a solicitation, but rather a Request for Information (RFI) to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes ONLY.This request does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does this issuance restrict the Government's acquisition approach. There is no solicitation available at this time. Contractor proposals will receive no response. Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only and shall not be used as a proposal. Contractors and/or Institutions responding to this RFI are placed on notice that participation may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this synopsis nor will it reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This RFI is being conducted to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) Standardized Electronic Module (5963-01-508-8776EW) and the AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) Battery Charger (6130-01-509-0564EW). The National Stock Numbers (NSN), Part Numbers (PN), and Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ's) are as follows: ITEM: AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) Standardized Electronic Module NSN: 5963-01-508-8776EW PN: FT1004-3 BEQ's 120 ITEM: AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) Battery Charger NSN: 6130-01-509-0564EW PN: FT1004-1 BEQ's 49 According to the AFMC Form 761 for these NSNs, Screening Analysis Worksheet, no engineering data is available and the AMC/AMSC for this item is 3/Z. AMC = Acquisition Method Code AMSC = Acquisition Method Suffix Code 3 = Acquire for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer. /Z = This part is a commercial/non-developmental item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply. Although the PLM-4 RSS is considered to be commercial with military-specific modifications. There are no drawings or specifications available for these two items. There is a technical order (33D7-13-245-1) for the PLM-4, but it does not contain drawings or detailed information for this item. The PLM-4 responsible engineering authority originally qualified source to provide this item is Extant Aerospace (CAGE 22830), retains the technical data rights and drawings to this item. Extant Aerospace 1615 West Nasa Blvd Melbourne, FL 32901 Cage Code: 22830 The Government does not own or have access to the data for this item. Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor�s facility. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) applies to this request for proposal: (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as provided in subsection 31.205-18 Bid and Proposal (B&P) Costs, of Federal Acquisition Regulation (b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: informational planning and budgetary forecasting by the government. PURPOSE / DESCRIPTION The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capability, and experience to meet qualification requirements for qualification and production of the AN/PLM-4 Standardized Electronic Module NSN 5963-01-508-8776EW, PN: FT1004-3 and the AN/PLM-4 Battery Charger NSN: 6130-01-509-0564, PN: FT1004-1. This item is considered a Commercial item. Historically, there has been only one manufacturer for these specific NSNs. The government does not own the drawings or the data rights necessary to compete this effort. The drawings and data rights are proprietary to the one manufacturer, Extant Aerospace (Cage code:22830). The AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) is an advanced portable radar simulator that tests Radar Warning Receivers, Electronic Surveillance Measures and Electronic Countermeasures systems. The RSS is designed to test the detection and identification capabilities of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, surface ships, submarines, and land vehicles against the latest hostile threats. The Standardized Electronic Module is an electronic device capable of controlling voltage and/or current to produce gain, oscillation or similar integral functions. It consists of a collection of electronic parts such as capacitors, resistors, coils, relays, transistors, semiconductor devices, and microcircuits in a single replaceable package. Instructions: 1. The document(s) below contain a description of the AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company�s capability. 2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company�s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.) 3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort: a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability. Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling. b. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business. 4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in