Award Synopsis of F/A-18 and EA-18G Fire Suppression Control Alarm Upgrades
Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0207
- Agency
-
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Awarded
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Forecast
- EFG AV PE & Sub - ECP 6322 - (K) New Contract - FY26 Federal forecast
- Contract number
- N0001926C0124
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1510 Aircraft, Fixed Wing
- Place of performance
- Patuxent River, Maryland, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office, awarded a $1,492,611.30 firm-fixed-price contract to KIDDE Technologies Inc. on August 19, 2026, for retrofit kits and associated repairs to fire suppression and safety systems across the F/A-18 E/F, EA-18G, and F/A-18 C/D aircraft.
The period of performance spans three years consisting of one base year and two option years. The work covers upgrades of 108 existing fire protection and safety systems for part number 473660-03, addressing inadvertent discharges from the Dry Bay Fire Suppression System caused by false Fire Suppression Control Alarm actuations. The upgrade implements new software (part number 473660-04) that incorporates dual Optical Fire Detectors prior to system activation, reducing inadvertent discharge likelihood. NAVAIR intends to execute upgrades via a round-robin approach across USN fleet units, with potential connector or Circuit Card Assembly replacements if systems fail acceptance testing.
The award was made under FAR Subpart 6.302-1 (only one responsible source) with no set-aside. KIDDE is the original equipment manufacturer and sole vendor qualified to upgrade FSCAs, holding exclusive manufacturing knowledge, software data, and design rights. A sources sought notice posted August 15, 2024, received no responses. NAICS code 336413.
Notice text
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA 265) has awarded a $1,492,611.30 Firm-Fixed-Price contract (N0001926C0124) on 19 August 2026 to KIDDE Technologies Inc., 4200 Airport Dr NW, Wilson NC 27896, using the authority of FAR Subpart 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. NAVAIR procured upgrades of retrofit kits and associated repairs of 108 existing fire protection and safety systems for part number (P/N) 473660-03 for the F/A-18 E/F, EA-18G, and F/A-18 C/D aircraft. The period of performance is three years (one base and two options). The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for the action described herein is 336413.
KIDDE is the original equipment manufacturer of the F/A-18 and EA-18G Fire Suppression Control Alarm (FSCA) units. KIDDE is the sole vendor qualified to upgrade FSCAs and is the only vendor with the manufacturing knowledge, experience, and software data required to fulfill this requirement within the time required.
The awarded contract is for the supplies or services for which the Government solicited and negotiated with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, ‘Only One Responsible Source’, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
This synopsis is for informational purposes only.
Awarded contract N0001926C0124 to KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC for 1492611.30 on 2026-08-19.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA 25-0054 Kidde Contract FY25 Beyond REDACTED.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Award Notice | |
| F/A-18 and EA-18G Fire Suppression Control Alarm Upgrades | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought/Request for Information for F/A-18 and EA-18G Fire Suppression Control Alarm Upgrades | Pre-Solicitation |
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