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

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM231-0450
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Forecast
Weapon Systems: PALC A-Kits Federal forecast
Place of performance
Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951, United States

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About this opportunity

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, Maryland intends to award a sole source contract for manufacturing, delivery, and support of Precision Approach Landing Capability (PALC) AN/APN-246 A-Kits for the entire E-2D fleet, with the first retrofit delivery required by November 1, 2027. This is a non-competitive procurement under Title 10, U.S. Code 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.103-1; no competitive solicitation will be issued.

Northrop Grumman is identified as the only responsible source with the ability, resources, technology, and documentation necessary to develop, produce, maintain, and support this system without causing unacceptable delays in meeting Navy operational requirements. Place of performance is Melbourne Beach, Florida. The A-Kit consists of antenna(s), harness, mounting tray, power-on switch, and accessories. The period of performance is 36 months, not to exceed the duration of the existing Non-Recurring Engineering contract under which the A-Kit design is being developed. The contract includes manufacture, assembly, and delivery of A-Kits for retrofit installation on E-2D aircraft, initial spares, and planned increment deliveries throughout the performance period to outfit the complete E-2D fleet and source fleet spares. The NAICS code is 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing; the PSC code is 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. The notice clarifies that no commitment exists to issue a solicitation, make an award, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award.

Notice text

The Naval Air systems command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, Maryland intends to negotiate an award a sole source contract for the manufacturing, delivery, and support of 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.

Currently, Northrop Grumman (NG) id the only company that Has the ability, resources, technology, and documentation necessary to develop, produce, maintain, and support this system without causing unacceptable delays in meeting the navy's operational requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETTIVE PROPOSALS AND NO COMPETTIVE SOLICAIATION WILL BE ISSED. This Acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the authority permitting other than full and open competition Title 10, U.S. Code 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.103-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or series will satisfy agency requirements. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award or a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
This notice Latest solicitation Solicitation
E-2D Precision Approach Landing Capability (PALC) A-Kit Manufacture and Delivery Original Pre-Solicitation

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