Acalis Life of Type Buy
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM265-0664
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5865 Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures And Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
- Place of performance
- Orlando, Florida 32819, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, Maryland is announcing its intention to procure Acalis 3U VPX COTS Chips for the F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Processor Weapons Replaceable Assembly (WRA). This procurement represents a Life of Type Buy (LoTB) strategy to ensure long-term availability of the required components. NAVAIR intends to pursue this as a sole source modification under an existing order with Lockheed Martin of Orlando, Florida, citing that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements under 10 USC 2304 (C)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. While this notice is issued for informational purposes only and does not constitute a competitive solicitation, interested parties may submit technical information and capability statements demonstrating their ability to produce the required products to allow the Government to validate or reconsider the sole source acquisition approach. The due date for responses is December 31, 2025, and small businesses seeking subcontracting opportunities should contact LMMFC at (972) 603-2950.
This procurement carries an 8(a) Sole Source set-aside designation, with Lockheed Martin identified as the original procuring contractor and current incumbent. The contract will be structured as a sole source modification under an existing order rather than a competitive award. No specific award value or quantity details are disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, though the Life of Type Buy designation indicates this represents a comprehensive procurement strategy covering the entire expected operational lifespan of the F/A-18E/F IRST system. The Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with the sole source approach or reconsider a competitive procurement based on any capability statements received. This contract falls under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 5865 (Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment).
Notice text
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to solicit a proposal from Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL. NAVAIR intends to procure Acalis 3U VPX COTS Chips for the F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Processor Weapons Replaceable Assembly (WRA). NAVAIR intends to negotiate this effort as a sole source modification under an existing order.
This procurement is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304 (C)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” Lockheed Martin originally procured this part and a Life of Type Buy (LoTB) is currently being pursued for this procurement.
This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and submit technical information and a technical capability statement with sufficient detail that clearly demonstrates the capability to produce the required products in response to this notice. The Government will utilize the capability statements received solely to confirm the sole source acquisition approach or to reconsider a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the United States Government. For small business or subcontracting opportunities, contact LMMFC at (972)603-2950.
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