Special Aperture Full Array Radar Integration (SAFARI)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM290-0605
- 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
- Special Aperture Full Array Radar Integration (SAFARI) Development Federal forecast
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5841 Radar Equipment, Airborne
- Place of performance
- Severn, Maryland 21144, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), specifically the Program Executive Office (PEO) Assault Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office (PMA-290), is procuring integration, flight test, and pre- and post-test analysis services for the Government-owned GOTCHA system as a Special Aperture Full Array Radar Integration (SAFARI) demonstration prototype. This contract will support advanced radar system development and validation activities. The procurement will be conducted on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), indicating a limited competition award. The notice does not specify detailed evaluation criteria in the pre-solicitation announcement. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 26, 2026, with a response deadline of March 13, 2026, allowing interested parties approximately two weeks to express interest or submit relevant documentation.
This procurement includes no small business set-aside designation. Lockheed Martin Corporation of Severn, Maryland has been identified as the intended awardee for this contract. The notice does not disclose the contract value or budget range for this effort. The contract is expected to be awarded in the third quarter of calendar year 2026. While the full and open competition process is not being utilized, subcontracting opportunities may be available; interested subcontractors should direct inquiries to Mr. Matthew Bridgers at matthew.x1.bridgers@lmco.com to explore potential involvement in this radar integration and flight test program.
Notice text
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Executive Office (PEO) Assault (A) Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office (PMA-290) intends to award a contract, in 3rd quarter CY2026, on an other than full and open competition basis with Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMCO) of Severn, Maryland to support integration, flight test, and pre- and post-test analysis of the Government-owned GOTCHA system as a Special Aperture Full Array Radar Integration (SAFARI) demonstration prototype. These requirements will be procured pursuant of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B). This synopsis is for informational purposes only. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should be directed to Mr. Matthew Bridgers at matthew.x1.bridgers@lmco.com.
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