Precision Approach Landing Capability (PALC) Non-recurring Engineering (NRE)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM231-0350-1
- 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
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Patuxent River, Maryland 20670, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a sole-source delivery order to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) for the Precision Approach Landing Capability (PALC) Non-recurring Engineering (NRE) project. The contract will focus on updating documentation, developing and testing software modifications to enhance the E-2D aircraft's landing capabilities in contested environments. Specifically, the project will integrate the AN/APN-246 Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) Beacon System into the E-2D aircraft. NAVAIR has determined that NGSC is the only qualified contractor with the necessary ability, resources, technology, and documentation to complete this critical modernization effort. The pre-solicitation notice indicates a due date of May 15, 2025, and emphasizes that this is not a competitive solicitation, but a sole-source procurement under Title 10, U.S. Code 2304(c)(1).
The contract is planned for a 36-month period and will involve the development and procurement of three A-Kits for the AN/APN-246 system. The hardware will be divided into A-Kits and B-Kits, with B-Kits being Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). No specific award value is mentioned in the pre-solicitation notice. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is AC15 for National Defense R&D Services. Small businesses interested in potential subcontracting opportunities can contact Ms. Vicky Harper-Hall at the provided contact information. The government has not committed to issuing a solicitation or making an award, and the information provided is subject to change.
Notice text
NAVAIR intends to negotiate and award a sole-source delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-25-G-0003 with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), Melbourne, FL for the Precision Approach Landing Capability (PALC) Non-recurring Engineering (NRE) that will update ALL documentation, develop and test any and required software modifications to meet E-2D Landing Capability for a contested environment. This NRE effort will integrate the AN/APN-246 Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) Beacon System to the E-2D. The AN/APN-246 hardware is expected to be divided into A-Kits and B-Kits, in which the B-Kits will be Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and the E-2D A-Kits will be the result of this NRE. Three A-Kits will be developed and procured. The requirement is planned for a 36 month period.
NGSC is 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 COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND NO COMPETITTIVE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, “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 of 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. Small businesses interested in subcontracting possibilities many contact Ms Vicky Harper-Hall, One Hornet Way M/S K08460/C1, El Segundo, CA 90245.
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