Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) Development Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)-I-AAG-0135 Fourth Engine Low-Cost Alternative Using Super Capacitor Hardware (FLASH) Engine Room Isolation Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE)
ID: N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM251-0196Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT LANDING EQUIPMENT (1710)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4aeca36b08644b6c8d059f92f19f8d10/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), is planning to negotiate and award a delivery order for Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) related to the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) system, specifically focusing on the development of a low-cost alternative using super capacitor hardware for engine room isolation. This initiative aims to enhance the AAG Power Conditioning Subsystem (PCS) for Ford Class carriers, allowing for simultaneous maintenance and flight operations, with the NRE phase expected to commence in FY26 and continue through FY28. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in March 2025, and interested parties can reach out to Jacob Halowell or Margo O'Rear for further inquiries, while subcontracting opportunities are available through Zach Baur at General Atomics.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jacob Halowell
    jacob.a.halowell.civ@us.navy.mil
    Margo O'Rear
    margo.b.orear.civ@us.navy.mil
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