Opportunity
SAM #140800-26-0157
NOAA Sole Source Procurement: Vertically Scanning Doppler Radar Transmitters for C-130J Aircraft
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA EAD-NORFOLK-SAP
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
140800-26-0157
NAICS
334511, 336413, 334220
NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) is announcing a sole source procurement for specialized radar transmitters for its C-130J Hercules aircraft fleet. - The procurement is for up to 21 Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) Transmitters, which are key components of a new Vertically Scanning Doppler Radar system. - Each C-130J aircraft requires four transmitters. - The transmitters must be modified from an existing G550 design to include: - Environmental hardening for aircraft use - Liquid cooling capability - Fixed 20-degree antenna angle - Increased peak transmit power to 12KW - Remote operation capability - Stellant Systems, Inc. is identified as the sole source due to proprietary design ownership and technical requirements. - The opportunity is limited to Stellant Systems, but the notice may interest companies with similar capabilities for future procurements. - No specific period of performance or contract value is stated in the notice.
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