AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS)

Overview:

The Government is conducting market research 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 NSN 5963-01-508-8776EW, PN: FT1004-3 and the AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) Battery Charger NSN: 6130-01-509-0564, PN: FT1004-1. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. The Government’s Best Estimated Quantities for this requirement are in the 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 this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the PCO, Kenneth Dickman, kenneth.dickman@us.af.mil, Contract Specialist, Lacey Boyd, lacey.boyd@us.af.mil, or LM, Rodrez Carson, rodrez.carson@us.af.mil.

                                                                          CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:
• Address:
• Point of Contact:
• CAGE Code:
• Phone Number:
• E-mail Address:
• Web Page URL:
• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: Recommend using NAICS 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)
• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)
• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)
• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)
• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)
• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)
• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PCO.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience viewing and/or modifying engineering drawings.

5. What is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement?

6. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

3. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

4. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

C. Manufacturing Questions

1. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.

2. If the item cannot be manufactured in total, state what your organization can produce.

3. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.

Submissions in response to this RFI

1. Responses must be submitted to both Mr. Kenneth Dickman, Contracting Officer, AFSC/PZABB at kenneth.dickman@us.af.mil, and Ms. Lacey Boyd, contracting specialist, AFSC/PZABB at lacey.boyd@us.af.mil no later than 4:00 PM Eastern, 02 October 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. 

2. If the response includes proprietary information, mark the information in accordance with regulatory guidance.