COTS Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Antenna System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FAA-25-001
- Agency
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Headquarters
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20591, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a market survey to procure Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Antenna Systems to address sustainment challenges with legacy equipment. The agency requires an electronically scanned antenna that covers the entire TACAN frequency band, supports X and Y channels, interfaces with existing FA-9996 TACAN transponder ground equipment, and is vertically polarized. Interested vendors must submit a ten-page capability statement electronically to 9-AWA-AAQ-DVTAcquisition@faa.gov by April 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm EDT. The submission must comprehensively detail the company's engineering and manufacturing capabilities, current production antennas, deployment history, installation experience, and previous contract performance. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capabilities, operational readiness, and ability to meet the FAA's specific antenna system requirements.
The market survey is not designated for any specific set-aside and targets 30-35 candidate sites for antenna replacements, with anticipated installation beginning within 90 days of contract award. Potential NAICS codes for this opportunity include electrical apparatus equipment wholesale, navigation system manufacturing, engineering services, and air transportation support activities. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement appears focused on systematic replacement of legacy navigation equipment across multiple sites. Vendors must confirm National Airspace System (NAS) operational approval and demonstrate willingness to provide technical data for lifecycle support. The market survey will serve as preliminary research to inform future procurement strategies, with the FAA seeking comprehensive solutions that can enhance navigation system reliability and performance.
Notice text
See attached Market Survey Announcement for background information and submission of responses. Please note in Section 9 the timelines for submission of questions and capability statements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| COTS TACAN Antenna Market Survey -FINAL.pdf |
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