FY25-29 AN/SPS-48 Radar Engineering Services and Materials Procurement
ID: N00024-24-R-5541Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

RADAR EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5840)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/12c0af0360754aa9828eead345877073/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is seeking industry input for the procurement of engineering services and materials related to the AN/SPS-48 Radar program, which is critical for U.S. Navy operations. The government aims to assess market capabilities and gather recommendations on contract types and acquisition strategies for the long-range, three-dimensional air search radar system, which is expected to remain operational for decades. Responses are invited from both large and small businesses with expertise in radar design, testing, and maintenance, with a submission deadline of August 8, 2024. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Stuart Grosvenor or Thomas Williams via the provided contact information for further details on participation.

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    The Department of the Navy, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), has issued a sources sought notice (Notice ID: N00024-24-5540) for the anticipated procurement of engineering services and materials for the AN/SPS-48 Radar program, projected to remain operational for several decades. This inquiry intends to gauge industry interest and capability for technical services concerning upgrades and obsolescence management of this long-range, three-dimensional air search radar system, integral to U.S. Navy operations aboard numerous vessels. Responses are invited from both large and small businesses, emphasizing the need for expertise in radar design, testing, and maintenance, along with applicable management strategies for updates. The submission deadline for interested parties is August 8, 2024, with a focus on structured responses detailing company qualifications, capabilities, and experiences related to radar systems. The government clarifies that this notice serves purely for market research, does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), and imposes no obligations on the government to award contracts. The collected responses will become government property and will not be returned, emphasizing confidentiality in submissions. Interested vendors should communicate directly with specified Navy contacts for further inquiries about participation and submission protocols.
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