ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System (TJS) Low-Band Consolidation (LBC) Production Follow-On
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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 award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) sole source contract to Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES) Inc. for the ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System (TJS) Low-Band Consolidation (LBC) Production Follow-On. This effort involves the production and delivery of modified Low Band Transmitters (LBTs) to LBC Transmitters. Responses from interested parties are due February 28, 2025.
Scope of Work
This follow-on contract will implement an engineering change proposal (ECP) to produce and deliver sixty-five (65) modified LBTs to LBC transmitters and associated spare components. It also includes updating eleven (11) -501 LBCs to -503 variant, Government Furnished Material (GFM) repairs, and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) to address emerging threats, obsolescence, and increased production. Existing LBTs will be provided as GFM to CAES for modification, testing, and delivery as LBC transmitters, which will be direct form and fit replacements in the ALQ-99 pod. These LBC Transmitters are vital for the AN/ALQ-99 TJS on EA-18G aircraft, providing Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) jamming capability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Sole Source
- Anticipated Award: Quarter 1 FY26
- Duration: One (1) base year with four (4) option years
- Deliveries: Estimated to begin Quarter 3 FY27 and end Quarter 3 FY28
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 28, 2025
Sole Source Justification
NAVAIR intends to award this contract to CAES based on the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), citing "Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirements" if awarded to another source. CAES is identified as the sole system designer, developer, integrator, and manufacturer of the LBT, possessing the unique knowledge and expertise required for this modification and integration into the existing AN/ALQ-99 TJS.
Action for Interested Parties
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all capability information received prior to the closing date to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.