Airborne Radar supporting Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft
Overview
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PSC
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Original Source
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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 Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a sole source contract to The Raytheon Company, McKinney, TX, for Fiscal Year (FY) 26 maintenance and development solutions for the APY-10 Radar on the P-8A platform. This presolicitation notice is for informational purposes only, with a response date of March 7, 2026, for any responsible sources to submit proposals.
Scope of Work
The procurement includes key deliverables:
- A Flight Line Systems Diagnostics (FLSD) Tool Upgrade for the core Radar Operator Application (ROA) software.
- An Enhanced RADAR System Simulator (eRSS), with an anticipated quantity of four (4) units. The ROA software is to be deployed across approximately 143 maintenance laptops.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Anticipated Award: Third quarter of Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
- Deliveries Completion: FY28
- Published: February 19, 2026
Justification
Raytheon is identified as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the P-8A Poseidon APY-10 Radar System, possessing the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data to meet the Government's requirements on a timely basis.
Response & Subcontracting
Per FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), "All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency." Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact The Raytheon Company directly via Scott McCrory at scott.mccrory@rtx.com.
Agency Contacts
- Primary: Brittney Davis (brittney.f.davis.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary: Maria Donnelly (maria.a.donnelly2.civ@us.navy.mil)