B-1B AN/ALQ-161A B-1B Engineering Services

The solicitation numbered FA852322R0043 seeks engineering support services for the B-1B aircraft's electronic warfare systems. This requirement is classified under NAICS 541330 Engineering Services and PSC R425 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL. The response deadline for this notice is November 21, 2022, and the primary point of contact is Desura Gates. The solicitation includes six attachments: a Performance Work Statement, a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, a Contract Data Requirements List Exhibit A, a DD Form 254, the final solicitation document, and an Excel file for over and above contract line item numbers.

The scope of work encompasses engineering services for the AN/ALM-280 Enhanced Automated Special Test Equipment (EASTE) and the AN/ALQ-161A subsystem. This includes software configuration, engineering, qualification, and field test support for Preprocessor Flight Software (PFS). Additionally, the contractor will provide engineering support within the Electronic Warfare and Avionics Integration Support Facility (EWASIF) for Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (EWIR) and the Integrated Facility for Avionics Testing (IFAST).

The requirement also addresses ongoing and future AN/ALQ-161A deficiency analyses, technical inquiries, and PFS block cycle change programs. Contractor personnel will assist with laboratory maintenance and upgrade efforts, as well as configuration management for B-1B Defensive Avionics System (DAS) sustainment. These activities support the operational readiness of the EWAISF and IFAST facilities through comprehensive systems testing and technical integration.