Opportunity
NASC OTA #N00421-20-9-0002
Navy Awards BAE Systems Contract for P-8A RF Countermeasure System Development
Buyer
Department of the Navy
Posted
July 24, 2020
Identifier
N00421-20-9-0002
NAICS
541715, 541330, 541690
This award notice details the Navy's selection of BAE Systems Information & Electronic System Integration, Inc. for a critical aircraft protection initiative: - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Defense, Navy - OEMs and Vendors: - BAE Systems Information & Electronic System Integration, Inc. (primary OEM and awardee) - Products/Services Requested: - Research, development, and integration of a Radio Frequency (RF) Countermeasure system - Application: P-8A military aircraft - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must address and counter emerging threats from hostile surface-to-air RF missiles - Focus on advanced technology to enhance survivability of Navy aircraft - Estimated contract value: $4,202,553 - Place of performance and contracting: Navy (federal office) - No additional vendors, products, or part numbers are specified in the notice
Description
This project involves the development of a Radio Frequency (RF) Countermeasure system for the P-8A aircraft to effectively counter hostile surface-to-air RF missile threats. The Navy aims to prepare for emerging adversary threats to ensure future battlespace victory. The project was awarded to BAE Systems Information & Electronic System Integration, Inc. with an estimated value of $4,202,553. Key milestones included requests for white papers and proposals, culminating in the award in July 2020.