Future X-Band Radar Development and LRIP
ID: N00024-26-R-5502Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

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

PSC

RADAR EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5840)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSEA HQ, is soliciting proposals for the Future X-Band Radar (FXR) development and Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2033. This procurement aims to enhance radar capabilities critical for search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, which play a vital role in national defense operations. Interested offerors must request access to the competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) and associated documents from designated points of contact, with a deadline for access requests set for 1500 EST on December 29, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can reach out to Jay Patel at jay.p.patel5.civ@us.navy.mil or Alexander Gosnell at alexander.b.gosnell.civ@us.navy.mil.

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