NOAA/OMAO - APY-11 Multi-Mode Radar (MMR) for NOAA's C130J Aircraft

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Special Notice regarding a potential sole-source contract for AN/APY-11 Multi-Mode Radar (MMR) Systems and components for NOAA's C-130J aircraft fleet. The notice specifically targets the procurement of specialized radar equipment from L3 Harris Technologies, who is identified as the sole provider of these critical systems. The radar systems will encompass multiple sophisticated components, including X-Band Antenna, Front End Receiver, Transmitter, Drive Amplifier Unit, Inertial Measurement Unit, and Lightweight Radar Processor. NOAA has determined that L3 Harris is uniquely qualified for this contract, as they hold all copyrights, licenses, schematics, and software coding for the required equipment. ELTA Systems, Ltd. has additionally authorized L3 Harris as the exclusive distributor of these radar systems.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit a capability statement to Contract Specialist Jennifer Peters via email by 2:00 PM ET on Friday, April 18, 2025. The contract falls under NAICS code 334511 with a size standard of 1,350 employees, which provides guidance on potential contractor eligibility. NOAA reserves the right to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on the responses received from potential contractors. The primary objective of this notice is to procure specialized multi-mode radar systems that will be integrated into NOAA's C-130J aircraft fleet, enhancing the agency's operational capabilities. While the current intention is a sole-source award to L3 Harris Technologies, NOAA is open to evaluating alternative providers who can demonstrate comparable technical capabilities and meet the stringent requirements of the radar system specification. Interested parties are encouraged to carefully review the detailed requirements and submit comprehensive capability statements that demonstrate their technical competence and capacity to fulfill the contract requirements.