SAM #2603787

FAA Single Source Procurement of ARSR-4 RF Transfer Switches from United States Technologies Inc.

This procurement opportunity is issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, via its Franchise Acquisition Services office. - The FAA seeks to replenish serviceable stock of ARSR-4 RF Transfer Switches for the ARSR-4 Radar System - Supports forty-four operational sites and forty-four spare sites - United States Technologies Inc. (UST) is the only OEM and vendor identified - UST previously developed and manufactured a form fit and functional replacement for the FAA - Product requested: - ARSR-4 RF Transfer Switch assembly - Part number: 159C264H01 - Replaces a legacy unit that is now obsolete and difficult to repair - No competitive solicitation will be issued; this is a single source procurement - NAICS code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing)

Description

NOTICE OF DECISION TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, intends to award to a single source contract to United States Technologies Inc. (UST)  for the procurement of ARSR-4 RF Transfer Switches P/N 159C264H01 to support the ARSR-4 System.

In accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System Paragraph 3.2.2.4, the purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of the basis of the FAA's decision to contract with a selected source via single source procedures.

The procurement is for replenishment of the Trasnfer Switch serviceable stock levels, which is needed to support the ARSR4 Radar System. The new RF Transfer Switch assembly replaced a legacy unit that was obsolete and difficult to repair. In 2022 the FAA worked with UST to develop and manufacture a form fit and functional replacement unit, which the FAA purchased fourteen production units. This purchase is to increase the serviceable stock level to support the forty-four sites plus the additional forty-four sites spares.

The proposed principle North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing  with a Size Standard of no more than employees averaged over the past 24 months.

This announcement is for informational purposes only, not a Solicitation/Request for Proposal. A competitive solicitation is not available for this procurement. All questions pertaining to this announcement should be addressed in writing to the Contract specialist, Nina Musser, nina.j.musser@faa.gov by 3pm on Friday 24 July 2026.

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