Opportunity Overview
SUBJECT: Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for production of the following items: ITEM DESCRIPTION NSN: 5895-01-683-8777 Nomenclature: Double Mixer, UP CONVERTER Specification Control Drawing: 037-003066 Part Number: SM1138 (CAGE 60979) Estimated Quantity: 54 each NSN: 5895-01-683-8776 Nomenclature: Double Mixer, DOWN CONVERTER Specification Control Drawing: 037-003100 Part Number: SM1137 (CAGE 60979) Estimated Quantity: 36 each These items are used on the AN/ALQ-161 Electronic Warfare System installed on the B-1B aircraft. A redesign of these configurations and First Article Testing was successfully completed in 2024. This requirement is for production of the approved configurations. Impediment to Competition: The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is Spectrum Microwave (CAGE 60979), which maintains configuration control by part number. The Government possesses source control drawings but does not own the manufacturing-level Technical Data Package (drawings, schematics, or other releasable manufacturing data) for these items. As a result, Spectrum Microwave (CAGE 60979) is the only known source with adequate knowledge and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce these items and ensure compatibility with the higher-level assembly. INTEREST The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Spectrum Microwave (CAGE 60979) to produce the Double Mixer Up Converter (NSN 5895-01-683-8777) and Double Mixer Down Converter (NSN 5895-01-683-8776) in support of the AN/ALQ-161 / B-1B program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than (10/23/26) by emailing Kellen Miliner (kellen.miliner.1@us.af.mil). The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One...
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| Issuing agency | DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, Ga |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| PSC | 5895 |
| Published | October 08, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Sources Sought |
| Response due | October 23, 2026 |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | October 11, 2026 |
Source: U.S. Government (SAM.gov) — public domain. GlobalGov is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Government.
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