E-2D Precision Approach Landing Capability (PALC) A-Kit Manufacture and Delivery

INTRODUCTION       

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential procurement sources for a contract to manufacture, deliver, and support the Precision Approach Landing Capability (PALC) AN/APN-246 A-Kits for the entire E-2D fleet, including all initial spares.  The A-Kit will consist of: (1) antenna(s); (2) harness; (3) mounting tray; (4) power on switch; and (5) accessories. This A-Kit design is currently being developed under a separate, Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) contract. This manufacturing project shall not last longer than the existing NRE contract. This effort includes, but is not limited to the manufacture, assembly, and delivery of A-kits for the installation on E-2D Aircraft. The Period of Performance (POP) for this contract is 36 months. The first delivery of retrofit A-Kits is required by 1 November 2027. Additional A-Kit deliveries throughout the POP are required in planned increments for both retrofit and spares to outfit the complete E-2D Fleet and source spares for the fleet.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL BEING USED TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL AND ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN, PRIOR TO DETERMINING THE METHOD OF ACQUISITION AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT COMMITTED NOR OBLIGATED TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, AND NO BASIS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT SHALL ARISE AS A RESULT OF A RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT INFORMATION

1. Anticipated Contract Type: Fixed Price  
2. Anticipated Award Date: 28 January 2027
3. Anticipated Period of Performance end Date: 28 January 2027 – 27 January 2030
4. DPAS Priority Rating: DO-A1

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

PALC is an ongoing program to integrate the AN/APN-246 Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) Beacon System to the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE). This system will provide commonality, redundancy, and required manned/unmanned capabilities in all operational environments. The integration effort will be followed by a complete retrofit of the E-2D Fleet with this capability.

The E-2D program office plans to utilize these A-Kits to support E-2D Aircraft from FY27 through FY40.  The Government will provide APN-5 and APN-6 funding where required to support these efforts. Additionally, the vendor will complete all projects, engineering and logistics services required under this program to support their A-Kit deliveries. Additionally, vendors should address in their submission plans for handling Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)/Obsolescence for new and/or unique A-Kit components. Interested vendors must meet ISO AS9100 qualification requirements and SECRET clearance access to be eligible for consideration.

ELIGIBILITY

The Government is considering applicable North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code is 336413. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 1680. All businesses, regardless of size, are eligible to reply to this request.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 2 pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the tasking listed under the required capabilities.  This documentation must address at a minimum the following:

1. Company Name; Company Address; Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) Code, Company Business Size, and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
2. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status and socio-economic set-aside status, if applicable. If you are a small business, provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in required capabilities, either individually or along with any combination of small businesses.
3. Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope to the tasking described under Required Capabilities Section within the last three (3) years, including contract numbers, indication of whether as a prime or a subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the proposed required capabilities and scope of performance.
4. Brief statement of interest/capabilities.
5. Provide any existing technical data licenses of agreements with the E-2D OEM for performance of related tasking or provided documentation of previous A-Kit builds, with concurrence from the OEM, demonstrating the ability to obtain any necessary license/agreement for access to required technical data for this effort. Documents submitted in response to this requirement will not be counted against any page limitations.
    

Responses may be submitted electronically to the email address provided below. Responses are requested by 24 August 2026. Earliest possible response is encouraged. Responses will be reviewed, and additional information may be requested from individual vendors if desired by the Government.

Interested parties are advised against submitting a Capability Statement that merely mimics information in this Notice, provides brochure-like information, or provides general information. Acknowledgement of receipt will be provided. All information submitted will be adequately safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 15.207. 

Responses to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted via email to Dariusz McKenzie at dariusz.m.mckenzie.ctr@us.navy.mil and Brittany Reynolds at brittany.s.reynolds3.civ@us.navy.mil, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF).  The deadline for response to this request is 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, 24 August 2026.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be protected.  Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned.  Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted.  No phone calls will be accepted. 

All questions must be submitted via e-mail. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise because of a response to these Sources Sought.