ASR and Beacon System Replenishment Kit

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to negotiate a single-source contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for an Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) and Beacon System Replenishment Kit. The procurement focuses on acquiring legacy parts for the National Airspace System (NAS) that are no longer manufactured and are considered obsolete. These components will help extend the life of existing systems and address Diminishing Manufacturer Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues. A market survey (6973GH-25-MS-00002) was conducted from February 18 to March 4, 2025, which supported the decision for a single-source award. The proposed NAICS code for this effort is 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,350. Questions regarding this announcement should be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer Connie Houpt via email at connie.m.houpt@faa.gov by the due date of March 22, 2025.

This pre-solicitation notice indicates there is no specific set-aside for the contract, and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation in Warner Robbins, GA, is the sole proposed contractor. The procurement is being conducted through the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration Franchise Acquisition Services, classified as a civilian agency procurement. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract will involve electrical converters and navigation system components categorized under PSC code 6130. The procurement aims to replenish critical NAS infrastructure components that have become obsolete, suggesting a strategic approach to maintaining existing technological systems. This announcement serves as an informational notice and does not constitute a formal solicitation, with a competitive procurement process not being available for this specific contract.