ASR-8 and ASR-9 Encoders

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
6973GH-27-R-00001
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Federal Aviation Administration announced on September 9, 2026, its intent to negotiate a single-source contract with Sensor Systems, LLC (Saint Petersburg, Florida) for ASR-8 and ASR-9 Encoders (part numbers VOE-35-2795 and VOE-35-2542, respectively) that serve as critical antenna system components providing azimuth position tracking for radar operation. The procurement is restricted to the selected source because Sensor Systems owns all proprietary data rights and information necessary to manufacture, repair, and test these assets. A prior market survey (6973GH-26-MS-00006) posted to SAM.gov on July 31, 2026, received no responses. This announcement is informational only and does not constitute a competitive solicitation or request for proposal. The NAICS code is 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees. Questions should be directed in writing to Contracting Officer Connie Houpt at connie.m.houpt@faa.gov. The comment period closes September 18, 2026.

Notice text

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to negotiate a contract on a single source basis to Sensor Systems, LLC, Saint Petersburg, FL, for the acquisition of ASR-8 Encoder (Part Number VOE-35-2795 and National Stock Number 5990-01-085-2056) and ASR-9 Encoder (Part Number VOE-35-2542 and National Stock Number 5990-01-319-5667). These encoders are critical components of the antenna systems, providing azimuth position tracking necessary for proper radar operation.

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. Sensor Systems owns all proprietary data rights proprietary information necessary to conduct manufacture, repair, and test of these assets.

A market survey (6973GH-26-MS-00006) was posted to the SAM.gov web site on July 31, 2026. No responses were received in response to the market survey.

The NAICS CODE for this requirement will be 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,350 employees

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 Contracting Officer, Connie Houpt via email, connie.m.houpt@faa.gov.

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
This notice Latest special notice Special Notice
ASR-8 and ASR-9 Encoders Original Pre-Solicitation

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