ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System (TJS) Low-Band Consolidation (LBC) Production Follow-On
ID: N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM234-0040Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES, COUNTER-COUNTERMEASURES AND QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY EQUIPMENT (5865)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2514709c5e1842db9e21b293d9f4439d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), intends to award a sole source contract to Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES) Inc. for the production and delivery of Low Band Transmitters (LBTs) as part of the ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System (TJS) Low-Band Consolidation (LBC) initiative. This procurement aims to implement an engineering change proposal to produce sixty-five modified LBTs and update existing LBC variants, addressing emerging threats and obsolescence while ensuring compatibility with the EA-18G aircraft's electronic warfare capabilities. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in Quarter 1 FY26, with deliveries expected to commence in Quarter 3 FY27 and conclude by Quarter 3 FY28. Interested parties may contact Riley Stanton or Shayne P. Kenny for further information, although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Riley Stanton
    riley.n.stanton.civ@us.navy.mil
    Shayne P. Kenny
    shayne.p.kenny.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    LBC Sources Sought.docx
    The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has issued a sources sought notice to gather information on potential vendors that can manufacture Low Band Consolidation (LBC) Transmitters, repair Government Furnished Material (GFM) components, and procure LBC spares. The notice emphasizes that this is for market research purposes and not a request for proposal; hence, no funding is available for responses. Eligible responses must have the capability to meet program management, engineering management, and testing requirements, along with necessary security clearances. The anticipated contract is expected to be Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with a performance duration of up to 60 months, commencing no later than December 2025. Interested vendors must provide detailed capability statements encompassing past relevant experience, technical abilities, and organizational profiles, highlighting their capacity to fulfill at least 50% of the work as a small business if applicable. The document also outlines submission requirements, deadlines, and contact information for inquiries, making clear that participation does not guarantee future contract awards.
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