Generator, Signal FD20602600383
Summary
AI-generated · Feb 05, 2026Identify potential sources capable of supplying PM8572A-1, the F3I replacement for NSN 6625-01-585-4346KV, a Signal Generator that delivers high-frequency pulse, square, and arbitrary waveforms and is used in the LANTIRN ATS (AN/AAM-104) test set. The market research seeks suppliers with data, expertise, and production capability to meet qualification and manufacturing requirements for this item, which is essential to maintain system performance and interoperability.
Impediment to competition exists: the original equipment manufacturer is Tabor Electronics, and the government does not possess releasable technical data, drawings, or other data needed to reproduce the item. Tabor Electronics is the only known source with the necessary knowledge and data to meet the requirements and ensure form-fit-function compatibility. The government intends a sole-source contract to Tabor Electronics, and the item cannot be broken into subgroups. This is informational in nature, not a solicitation, and responses from interested parties are invited without implying a commitment or funds for response preparation.
FBO Post Title: Intend sole-source purchase of NSN: 6625-01-585-4346KV, New PN: PM8572A-1 SUBJECT: Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of PN: PM8572A-1 which is the F3I replacement for NSN: 6625-01-585-4346KV, current PN: WW2572A-1MEG-S-RACK, PR # FD2060-26-00383. ITEM DESCRIPTION: NSN: 6625-01-585-4346KV, PN: PM8572A-1, Noun: Generator, Signal (Pulse Waveform Generator, provides high-frequency, independent pulse, square, and arbitrary waveforms). This Signal Generator is used on the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night Automated Test Set (LANTIRN ATS) (ELECTRONIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TEST SET), AN/AAM-104, PN 10000374-10, T.O. 33D7-38-332-4. IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION: The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Tabor Electronics. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Tabor Electronics is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the performance requirements and possession of the required technical data, drawings, facilities, and expertise needed to produce these items and ensure form-fit-function interface and system compatibility. INTEREST: The DLA Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Tabor Electronics for the manufacture of NSN: 6625-01-585-4346KV, New PN: PM8572A-1 listed in support of the LANTIRN ATS Program. The NSN/PN above cannot be broken into multiple sub-groups for bidding. Other interested parties may respond to the requirement no later than March 5, 2026 to Malinda Gleaton via email (malinda.gleaton@us.af.mil). The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by 10 U.S.C. 3204 (a) (2). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. DISCLAIMER: This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract because of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
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