CARA AN/APN-232 Receiver Transmitter

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Background This contract is a one-time buy for the AN/APN-232 Combined Altitude Radar Altimeter (CARA) Receiver-Transmitter, specifically NSN: 5841-01-349-9175, P/N: 8010000788-1. The award is sole source to Symetrics Industries, LLC, doing business as Extant Aerospace, located at 1615 W NASA Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901. The agency responsible for this procurement is the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and this action supports Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements. Work Details The acquisition involves the procurement of AN/APN-232 CARA assemblies that are utilized with the AN/APN-232 Electronic Altimeter Radar Set. The specific buy requirements for NSN: 5841-01-349-9175 P/N 8010000788-1 are as follows: CLIN Noun NSN P/N Est Unit Cost Total 0001 RT 5841-01-349-9175 8010000788-1 $11 EA Total: $ The CARA Receiver Transmitter (RT) is a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) installed in the F-16 platform and consists of nine circuit card assemblies, two regulated power suppliers, a switch filter assembly, a mother board, and an RFA. A typical system installation includes a CARA RT and two antennas (transmitting and receiving), along with one or more Height Indicators. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance The products will be delivered to locations associated with the F-16 platform and other military installations as required by the agency. Bidder Requirements Only Symetrics Industries, LLC dba Extant Aerospace is eligible for this award due to their ownership of the technical data rights necessary for manufacturing the CARA RT. The contractor possesses unique qualifications and specialized equipment required to meet military standards and specifications.