Embedded National Tactical Receiver (ENTR) Firmware Update
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM231-0467
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- 1610 Aircraft Propellers And Components
- Place of performance
- Patuxent River, Maryland, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a sole-source contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) in Melbourne, Florida for the integration of an updated Tactical Receive Segment (TRS) software suite and associated Embedded National Tactical Receiver (ENTR) firmware update into the E-2D aircraft. The procurement is being pursued under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole-source awards when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. NAVAIR justifies this approach by stating that NGSC, as the incumbent contractor and sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the E-2D AHE aircraft weapon system, possesses the unique manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data required to successfully complete the work within the required timeframe. The agency emphasizes that awarding to any other source would result in substantial cost duplication and unacceptable delays in meeting Navy operational requirements. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on September 4, 2025, with a due date of September 19, 2025, though this notice is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under PSC category 1610 for Aircraft Propellers and Components. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation serves as both the incumbent contractor and the intended sole-source awardee, with their CAGE code listed as 70974. The notice encourages small businesses interested in subcontracting opportunities to contact Ms. Vicky Harper-Hall at Northrop Grumman's El Segundo, California location. While specific contract values and quantities are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the procurement focuses on software and firmware integration work for the E-2D aircraft platform. The government reserves full discretion in determining whether to compete this procurement based on any responses to this notice. The timeline appears driven by Navy operational requirements that necessitate completion without unacceptable delays.
Notice text
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a sole-source order to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), Melbourne, Florida (FL) under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for the integration of an updated Tactical Receive Segment (TRS) software suite that includes associated Embedded National Tactical Receiver (ENTR) firmware update into the E-2D aircraft.
This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis to NGSC (CAGE 70974) under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” As the incumbent contractor NGSC has the manufacturing knowledge and experience required to fulfill this requirement within the time required.
As the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the E-2D AHE aircraft weapon system, NGSC is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data required to successfully manufacture the aircraft without causing unacceptable delays in meeting the Navy’s operational requirements. In addition, an award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, ‘Only One Responsible Source’, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.Small businesses interested in subcontracting possibilities may contact Ms. Vicky Harper-Hall, One Northrop Grumman Ave. M/S 30/K08400/D4, El Segundo, CA 90245, Phone: 310-331-3995 Fax 310-332-1655.
THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE
PROPOSALS. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this
notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any responses received.
There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be
responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned
above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award
a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no
way binds the Government to solicit for or award a delivery order.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Embedded National Tactical Receiver (ENTR) Firmware Update | Pre-Solicitation |
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