REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) AN/ALR-69A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Countermeasure Signal Processor (CSP) Radar Receiver (RR) Engineering Services

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Government to conduct market research for Engineering Services related to the AN/ALR-69A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) system. The goal is to identify potential sources with the necessary expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide these services under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Government is assessing the availability and adequacy of potential business sources to inform its acquisition strategy.

The requirement is for sustainment and engineering services for the AN/ALR-69A system. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Software and firmware support (maintenance, updates, bug fixes).

• Integration and merging of software changes.

• Investigation of system performance anomalies and root cause analysis.

• Systems engineering, software engineering, testing, and technical documentation.

• Hardware redesigns to resolve deficiencies or optimize effectiveness.

• Updating and maintaining the software engineering environment and support equipment.

• The anticipated contract strategy is a five-year contract (one basic year plus four option years), continuing through FY31.

• The system is considered a non-commercial item.

• A SECRET security clearance is required.

• No foreign participation is anticipated.

• This RFI is for information gathering only and will not result in an award. Responses are not considered proposals.

• Interested contractors must provide documentation supporting their company's capability to meet the requirements.

• A Contractor Capability Survey (Parts I and II) is provided for respondents to detail their business information and capabilities.

• Responses are due by close of business on April 23, 2026.

• Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate.

• Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

• No set-aside decision has been made; the Government will determine the final strategy after analyzing responses, particularly from small businesses.

• Small businesses are asked to identify any areas of work that should be broken out exclusively for them and to describe any teaming/partnership arrangements if they cannot fulfill the entire requirement.

• Participation in this survey does not guarantee future solicitation participation or contract awards.

• The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses incurred.

• Contact information for the PCO (Desura Gates) and Buyer (Amber Hall) is provided for questions.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the scope of services and materials required to complement the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's (AFLCMC/ESY) organic engineering capability for the AN/ALR-69A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) program. The goal is to maintain a common software/hardware engineering environment and configuration tracking to ensure the AN/ALR-69A system remains mission capable, reduce sustainment costs, and improve integration with aircraft platforms.

The contractor shall provide a range of engineering services and materials, including:

• Engineering support for software tasks, including repair and perfection of Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) and Mission Data File (MDF) tables.

• Laboratory, ground, and flight test support for OFP effectiveness, certification, and integration.

• Engineering support for technical integration with weapons systems, mission equipment, and support equipment.

• Studies, analyses, and experiments to define system deficiencies, modifications, and supportability issues.

• Technical services for aircraft integration efforts.

• Delivery of hardware and software for the Software Engineering Environment (SEE) and Test Tools (TTs).

• Design and prototyping of software/firmware modifications.

• Documentation support, including updating software documentation and technical orders.

• Engineering services to support organic source of repair (SOR) capabilities and define test program sets (TPS).

• Software re-host maintenance to ensure sustainability with modern processing capabilities.

• Future block cycle planning for AN/ALR-69A OFP block cycles.

• Lab maintenance support for the Electronic Warfare Avionics Integrated Support Facility (EWAISF).

• ST/TT development and updates.

• Software product validation, including OFP and Mission Data Generator certification.

• Certification support for classified and SIPRNET products.

• Documentation updates and migration.

• Analysis of Alternatives (AOA) roadmaps.

• System familiarization programs.

• Hardware conditioning and failure analysis.

• Engineering studies and hardware redesigns.

• Support for software engineering processes, configuration management, and quality assurance.

• Development environment setup and software development plans.

• Program management, status reporting, and configuration management.

• No individual engineering task shall require re-work more than once.

• Timely notification of problems impacting cost, delivery, or schedule.

• Response times for requests: Emergency (12 clock hours), Urgent (48 clock hours), Routine (7 calendar days).

• 100% compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS).

• No more than one late submission of deliverables per quarter.

• Contract period of performance: 12 months after receipt of order (ARO) plus four 12-month option periods, totaling 60 months.

• Place of performance: Contractor's facility site, with potential travel at Government's discretion.

• Compliance with all applicable Government regulations, including safety, environmental, and security requirements.

• Personnel may require security clearances (at least Secret level).

• Adherence to export control laws and regulations.

• Contractor shall establish and maintain a counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance system.

• Data management and delivery via specified Government-controlled systems (MEARS, DOD SAFE).

• Packaging and marking of hardware and components according to specified standards.

• Compliance with environmental management systems and agency affirmative procurement programs.

• Submission of Service Contract Reports and invoicing/payment via WAWF.

• Contractor shall ensure quality of services through a quality and/or inspection system.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI seeks to identify potential sources with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide sustainment, engineering services, and technical support for the AN/ALR-69A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) system. The system comprises a Countermeasure Signal Processor (CSP) and four Radar Receivers (RRs). The government is conducting market research and does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI. Responses will be treated as information only, not proposals.

• Sustainment, engineering services, and technical support for the AN/ALR-69A RWR system.

• The system components include the Countermeasure Signal Processor (CSP) and Radar Receivers (RRs).

• The government has determined the system is a non-commercial item.

• Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services.

• Anticipated contract strategy is a five-year contract (one basic year, plus four option years).

• Contract performance is expected to continue through FY31.

• Interested contractors must provide documentation supporting their company's capability.

• Responses to the Contractor Capability Survey (Parts I and II) are due by close of business on January 17, 2026.

• Data should be in a readable electronic format, not exceeding 10 MB per email.

• Responses should be emailed to the Program Manager, Contracting Officer, or Buyer listed in the document.

• No set-aside decision has been made. The government will analyze small business responses and market research to determine the final strategy.

• Small businesses are encouraged to provide thorough responses and indicate any teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangements.

• Large and small businesses are encouraged to participate, with joint ventures or teaming arrangements encouraged.

• The level of security clearance has not been determined.

• There is no foreign participation in this requirement.

• The sole source contractor for this effort is Raytheon Company.

• Participants will not be reimbursed for any expenses associated with their participation.

• Questions should be addressed to the PCO, Desura Gates, and the Buyer, Porscha Hicks.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines services required to complement the AN/ALR-69A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) organic engineering capability. The objective is to sustain and enhance the AN/ALR-69A, enabling aircrews and Mission Data (MD) programmers to identify and process modern threats, improving situational awareness, reliability, maintainability, emitter ranging, azimuth angle accuracy, and threat ambiguity resolution.

The services include:

• Operational Flight Program (OFP) and Mission Data (MD) support

• Software re-host and maintenance

• Future block cycle (BC) planning

• Lab maintenance

• Software and test tool updates

• Documentation updates

• Analysis of Alternatives (AOA) and roadmaps

• System familiarization

• Hardware conditioning and failure analysis

• Optional tasks: engineering studies and hardware redesigns.

• No individual Engineering Task shall require re-work more than once.

• Timely notification of problems impacting cost, delivery, or schedule with specific response times based on request level (Emergency, Urgent, Routine).

• 100% compliance with the Contractor Quality Management System (QMS).

• No more than one late submission of deliverables per quarter.

• Contract/Order Period of Performance: 12 months After Receipt of Order (ARO) plus four option periods of 12 months each, for a total ordering period of 60 months.

• Place of Performance: Primarily the contractor's facility, with potential travel to Continental United States (CONUS) locations at Government discretion.

• Contractor shall be responsible for Government property.

• Contractor shall have a system of internal controls to manage Government property.

• Contractor shall report loss of Government property.

• Contractor personnel shall meet minimum qualifications identified in the PWS.

• Response times for technical requirements vary based on priority (Emergency – 12 clock hours, Urgent – 48 clock hours, Routine – 7 calendar days).

• Contractor shall comply with security regulations, including OPSEC, COMSEC, and obtain necessary security clearances.

• Contractor shall ensure Common Access Card (CAC) is obtained for personnel requiring access to DoD systems or facilities.