Engineering and technical support for AN/APG-65 and AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars
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- Solicitation number
- N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM265-0174
- 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
- Forecast
- FMS: KAF AESA CETS Tech Rep Support N0001925G0009/ D.O. N0001926F0176 Federal forecast
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- El Segundo, California, United States
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About this opportunity
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, Maryland is conducting market research through a sources sought notice for engineering and technical support of AN/APG-65 and AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array radars installed on F/A-18C/D/E/F aircraft, with capability statements due November 4, 2026. This is a market research notice only; the Government is not presently soliciting proposals and does not commit to future procurement.
Work encompasses on-site technical representation at CONUS and OCONUS locations to support maintenance, reliability, and readiness of AESA radar systems. Responders must demonstrate direct experience with AN/APG-65 or AN/APG-79 AESA radars or similar airborne radar systems, as well as on-site technical support for military avionics systems and maintenance-reliability-readiness operations. The procurement is classified under NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and PSC L016 (Technical Representative—Aircraft Components and Accessories).
No set-aside is anticipated. Interested parties must submit capability statements limited to five pages, including company name, address, CAGE code, primary point of contact, and business size designation. All response costs are the responsibility of interested parties. This notice does not preclude future participation if an RFP is issued. Information submitted is voluntary and used solely for acquisition-strategy planning purposes.
Notice text
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD is seeking capable sources to provide engineering and technical support for AN/APG-65 and AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars installed on F/A-18C/D/E/F aircraft at CONUS and OCONUS locations. The Contractor shall provide on-site representatives with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to support the maintenance, reliability, and readiness of the AESA Radar.
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals.
Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP), if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. The information submitted will be used for informational purposes only to help the Government determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.
Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement of no more than five (5) pages in length. The capability statement should demonstrate the ability to perform the work described. The submission should include:
- Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Primary Point of Contact
- Business Size under the specified 336411 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
A detailed summary of company’s experience with:
- AN/APG-65 or AN/APG-79 AESA radars (or similar airborne radar systems).
- On-site technical support for military avionics systems.
- Maintenance, reliability, and readiness support for complex electronic systems.
- Experience with Department of War (DoW) technical documentation relevant to avionics and radar systems.
Any other information or documentation that describes the capabilities, interfaces, and specifications that may be relevant to this effort
Responses shall be limited to submitted electronically to the e-mail address provided below. Responses are requested by 3/17/2026. Earliest possible response is encouraged. Responses will be reviewed, and additional information may be requested from individual sources, if desired by the Government.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering and technical support for AN/APG-65 and AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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