Intent to Single Source to Frontgrade Technologies

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a single-source contract with Frontgrade Technologies for the acquisition of ARSR-4 Rotary Joint Search Cavities. This opportunity, posted on June 5, 2025, with a due date of June 20, 2025, pertains to procuring specific parts (part number 21337/1) to support the ARSR-4 system's repair and inventory replenishment. The notice was published under the Department of Transportation's Franchise Acquisition Services, specifically targeting the Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector. A market survey was previously conducted from May 6th to May 20th, 2025, which received no responses, further supporting the single-source approach.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform industry stakeholders about the FAA's decision to contract directly with Frontgrade Technologies through single-source procedures, as outlined in the FAA Acquisition Management System Paragraph 3.2.2.4. Saab, Inc. holds all proprietary data rights and information necessary for manufacturing, repairing, and testing these assets, which justifies the sole-source selection. The proposed NAICS code is 332991, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. This announcement is strictly informational and does not constitute a solicitation or Request for Proposal, and no competitive solicitation will be available for this procurement. Contractors interested in understanding more about this opportunity are advised to direct any questions in writing to the Contract Specialist, Haylee Hildebrand, at haylee.p.hildebrand@faa.gov.