Adaptive Radar Countermeasures (ARC) F/A-18 Software Suite
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM272-0075
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5865 Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures And Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
- Place of performance
- Reston, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate a contract with Leidos Incorporated to procure Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) for updating and integrating the Adaptive Radar Countermeasures (ARC) F/A-18 Software Suite into the Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) Hardware Suite. The contract will cover Fiscal Years 2025 through 2027 and will support government testing and software suite updates. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole-source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. BAE Systems is identified as the sole designer, developer, and producer of the RCFM, possessing the unique technical data and knowledge necessary to meet the government's specifications. The notice indicates that this is not a competitive proposal request, but interested parties may identify their capabilities, with the government reserving discretion to determine procurement approach.
The solicitation does not include a specific set-aside designation and has a current due date of February 5, 2025. The place of performance is located in Reston, Virginia, and the contract falls under NAICS category 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Subcontracting opportunities can be explored by contacting Ms. Jessica Ward at Leidos Incorporated. While specific award values are not detailed, the contract encompasses NRE work spanning three fiscal years and focuses on electronic countermeasures equipment for F/A-18 aircraft. The procurement is specifically targeted at updating software and supporting government testing phases, with BAE Systems being the critical technical partner in this effort. Companies interested in potentially participating must submit their capabilities information before the stated closing date, understanding that the government retains full discretion in determining the procurement strategy.
Notice text
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award a contract to Leidos Incorporated, Reston, Virginia to procure Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) required to update and integrate the Adaptive Radar Countermeasures (ARC) F/A-18 Software Suite into the Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) Hardware Suite during Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027. This effort will include NRE to support government testing and updates to the Software Suite identified during government testing.
The proposed contract action(s) are those for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” BAE Systems is the sole designer, developer, and producer of the RCFM. As such, they are the only responsible source that possesses the technical data and requisite knowledge required to meet the Government’s requirement.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Ms. Jessica Ward, Leidos Incorporated at jessica.ward@leidos.com.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Adaptive Radar Countermeasures (ARC) F/A-18 Software Suite | Pre-Solicitation |
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