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CF-18 IMP  –  Radar Warning Receiver Installation  –  MERX NPP  –  April 2010 CF-18  Incremental Modernization Project  —  AN/ALR-67 (V) 3 RWR Installation – MERX NPP [Notice of Proposed Procurement] The Raytheon AN/ALR-67(V)3 Radar Warning Receiver set is one part of  DND's CF-18 Incremental Modernization Program. As the name suggests, this set warns CF-18 pilots when their aircraft are being 'painted' by hostile radar. A Foreign Military Sales  notification was filed  with the US government  to allow Canada to purchase 59 AN/ALR-67(V)3 sets as well as spares, support equipment, and  training. These Raytheon sets would then replace CF-18's existing 1970s-vintage NorthropGrumman AN/ALR-67(V)2s. But this NPP is just for installation of RWR. The questions arise: why was modernization of the CF-18's radar warning receivers not part of  CF-18 IMP (as covered by Engineering Change Proposal 583) and why was the installation of the new RWR not part of  IMP Phase 2 contracts? In other words, RWR seems like a simple part of  Phase 2  (assuming that prep work is already done.) So why a separate RWR installation competition for what seems like the lead contractor's job? Why the RWR set is being updated in the first place is easier to understand. The Raytheon AN/ALR-67(V)3 is the standard set for new-build F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighters. As would  be expected, this newer '(V)3  RWR has improved detection and processing  but in a lighter package.  Other major F/A-18A users ( Switzerland and Australia ) have already installed ALR-67(V)3s  gaining commonality with  F/A-18E/Fs. The RWR Installation NPP, edited for brevity, is reproduced below in its revised form: ________________________________________ AN/ALR-67 (V) 3 Installation [ CF-18 Radar Warning] – MERX NPP Notice [Notice of Proposed Procurement] ________________________________________ Reference Numbers              PW-$$BB-258-19606 Solicitation Numbers           W8475-09BS10/A Organization Name               Public Works and Government Services Canada                                                  Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada Source ID                               FD.DP.QC.10077.C2 Associated Components     Yes Dates Published     — Revised        2010-03-11 Closing         2010-05-14  02:00 PM  Eastern Daylight Saving Time  EDT Details Category     Aerospace GSINS  N1680: MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS Region of Delivery            Quebec, Alberta Region of Opportunity     — Agreement Type                Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tender Type                       Notice of  Proposed Procurement (NPP) Estimated Value                  — Solicitation Method           — Notice Description AN/ALR-67(V)3 Installation Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No W8475-09BS10/A Tennant, Carol Telephone No. - (819) 956-0161 ( ) Fax No. - (819) 956-0549 This NPP amendment 005 is issued to coincide with Solicitation amendment 002. This NPP amendment is raised to change the closing date. The new closing date is May 14, 2010. Delivery Date: 31/05/2010  [...]