USN Laser Guided Bombs

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.

Solicitation number
241-22-147
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
PSC
1325 Bombs

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice.  The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.  RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

DESCRIPTION:

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO (U&W)) PMA-201, at Patuxent River, MD announces a requirement to procure Computer Control Group (CCG) and Airfoil Group (AFG) components for GBU-10/12/16 Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs). NAVAIR intends to conduct a limited sources competition in support of this requirement. NAVAIR does not own a complete Technical Data Package for LGB and requirements for Laser Guided Bomb Units (GBUs) are contained in the Performance Specification for Laser Guided Bomb developed by the United States Air Force (USAF) Paveway Systems Office. These performance specifications include certification, qualification, and verification for areas such as Hazardous Environmental Radiation to Ordnance (HERO), shipboard shock, safety, and flight clearances.

INCUMBENTS:

The United States Air Force is actively procuring Paveway II components. The current contracts are one of a succession of competitive source contracts awarded to the following prime contractors:

Raytheon Missile Systems

1151 E Hermans Road

Tucson, AZ 85756

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

459 Kennedy Drive

Archbald, PA 18403

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

This contract action will be a base and four options contract to procure CCG and AFG components for GBU-10/12/16 Laser Guided Bombs to satisfy Government requirements for FY24 through FY28.  The anticipated award date is March 2024.

CONTRACT TYPE:

The contract type for this requirement is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price.

Update #1 ·

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice.  The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.  RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

DESCRIPTION:

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO (U&W)) PMA-201, at Patuxent River, MD announces a requirement to procure Computer Control Group (CCG) and Airfoil Group (AFG) components for GBU-10/12/16 Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs). NAVAIR intends to conduct a limited sources competition in support of this requirement. NAVAIR does not own a complete Technical Data Package for LGB and requirements for Laser Guided Bomb Units (GBUs) are contained in the Performance Specification for Laser Guided Bomb developed by the United States Air Force (USAF) Paveway Systems Office. These performance specifications include certification, qualification, and verification for areas such as Hazardous Environmental Radiation to Ordnance (HERO), shipboard shock, safety, and flight clearances.

INCUMBENTS:

The United States Air Force is actively procuring Paveway II components. The current contracts are one of a succession of competitive source contracts awarded to the following prime contractors:

Raytheon Missile Systems

1151 E Hermans Road

Tucson, AZ 85756

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

459 Kennedy Drive

Archbald, PA 18403

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

This contract action will be a base and four options contract to procure CCG and AFG components for GBU-10/12/16 Laser Guided Bombs to satisfy Government requirements for FY23 through FY27.  The anticipated award date is June 2023.

CONTRACT TYPE:

The contract type for this requirement is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price.

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
2025 Laser Guided Training Round Product Improvement Plan Latest Limited / Sole Source Justification
2025 Laser Guided Training Round Product Improvement Plan Award Notice
2024 Laser Guided Training Round Product Improvement Plan Award Notice
United States Navy and FMS Laser Guided Bombs Production Latest pre-solicitation Pre-Solicitation
2024 Laser Guided Training Round Product Improvement Plan Special Notice
2024 Laser Guided Training Round Product Improvement Plan Pre-Solicitation
This notice Pre-Solicitation
USN Laser Guided Bombs Original Pre-Solicitation

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