Opportunity
SAM #N00421-26-RFPREQ-TPM209-0315
NAVAIR Sole-Source Procurement of BAE Systems LPIA Production and Support
Buyer
Naval Center for Advanced Computing and Data (NAWCAD)
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
N00421-26-RFPREQ-TPM209-0315
NAICS
336413, 334511
This opportunity involves the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) seeking specialized radar altimeter solutions for military aircraft: - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Combat Electronics Program (PMA 209) - Contracting office at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD - OEM and Vendor: - BAE Systems (Wayne, NJ) is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole-source provider - Products and Services Requested: - Production and delivery of Low Probability of Intercept Radar Altimeters (LPIA) - Must meet current specifications, waveforms, radio frequency characteristics, and interface requirements - Must be compatible with existing aircraft antennas - Engineering, technical, and logistics support services for LPIA - Includes modification, development, maintenance, and system support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source procurement justified by BAE Systems' exclusive data rights and technical expertise - All LPIA units and services must conform to proprietary standards and be fully compatible with current military aircraft systems - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Contracting managed at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD - Work performed by BAE Systems in Wayne, NJ
Description
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Combat Electronics Program (PMA 209), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a Delivery Order (DO) under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0042126G1003 with BAE Systems, Wayne, NJ 07470 to provide engineering and technical services for Low Probability of Intercept Radar Altimeters (LPIA). The LPIA must conform to the current LPIA specification, waveforms, Radio Frequency characteristics and responses, interfaces, and work with antennas currently installed on aircraft that have the LPIA installed. The contractor shall provide production, engineering and logistics support, and delivery of LPIA units.
This acquisition is being pursued on a sole-source basis under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. BAE Systems is the original developer and manufacturer of the LPIA and retains all data rights; making them the only company that has the ability, resources, technology, and documentation necessary to modify, develop, produce, maintain and support this system.
THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPROSAL. This notice outlines the Government’s intent to contract on a sole source basis with BAE Systems. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, to be considered by the agency to Ryan Chandlee at ryan.m.chandlee.civ@us.navy.mil. However, no contract will be awarded solely on the basis of offers received in response to this presolicitation notice. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact BAE Systems directly.