Airborne Radar Solutions Supporting Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy (NAVAIR), Program Executive Office (PEO) Assault (A) Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office (PMA-290) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify industry capabilities for Airborne Radar Solutions supporting the P-8A Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft. This Request for Information (RFI) focuses on developing maintenance and development solutions for the APY-10 Radar, specifically for its Receiver Exciter Processor (REP) and Radar Data Center (RDC). The goal is to upgrade the Flight Line Systems Diagnostics (FLSD) Tool with new Radar Operator Application (ROA) software and enhance the RADAR System Simulator (eRSS) to address Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS). Responses are due February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Navy seeks solutions for:
- APY-10 Radar Maintenance & Development: Design, fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing, integration, and delivery of solutions compatible with APY-10 Radar Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), including REP and RDC.
- FLSD Tool Upgrade: Update core ROA software for installation on existing Navy maintenance laptops, enabling Operational-Level (O-Level) APY-10 system troubleshooting and software loading for P-8A cooperative and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners.
- Enhanced RADAR System Simulator (eRSS): Develop an eRSS to enhance testing and development capabilities, resolving DMSMS issues in the legacy RSS tool. The eRSS design must enable high-fidelity APY-10 simulation for Pax River System Integration Lab (PaxSIL), Weapons System Integration Lab (WSIL), and Raytheon System Integration Lab (RTXSIL), and support P-8A on-aircraft integration for Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) training.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 12, 2026
- Published: February 5, 2026
- Anticipated Award: Q3 FY2026
- Anticipated Deliveries: FY28
- Quantities: Approximately 4 eRSS units and ROA software for 143 maintenance laptops.
- Incumbent: Raytheon Company is the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the P-8A Poseidon APY-10 Radar System.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a Capability Statement (max 20 pages) addressing:
- Company profile (employees, revenue, locations, DUNS, CAGE, small/large business status).
- Technical approach for meeting schedule and performance requirements.
- Description of previous (within 3 years) or current relevant contracts.
- Professional qualifications and experience of key personnel.
- Availability and description of facilities and equipment.
- Facility and personnel security for classified information/hardware.
- Statement regarding industrial security clearance.
- Adherence to ITAR for foreign concerns/partners.
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or pay for information solicited. All submissions must be clearly marked as "Controlled Unclassified Information, Releasable to Government Agencies for Evaluation Purposes Only."