APKWS BOA DELIVERY ORDER FIXED WING PRODUCTION UNIT CONVERSION TO TELEMETRY CONFIGURATION
Overview
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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 firm-fixed-price sole-source delivery order to BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration for the conversion of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance sections. This effort involves upgrading nine USAF Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) units to a telemetry configuration.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide the conversion of:
- Four (4) WGU-59A/B Single Variant Block Upgrade (SVBU) guidance sections.
- Five (5) WGU-59/B Legacy Fixed Wing version guidance sections.
The conversion requires the integration of Telemetry kits. BAE Systems is identified as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the APKWS, possessing the unique technical knowledge, experience, and tooling required to satisfy this requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order (under existing BOA)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Date: February 6, 2026
- Published: January 22, 2026
- Place of Performance: Hudson, NH
Evaluation
This action is being pursued under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204 (a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, citing only one responsible source. While the government intends to proceed with a sole-source award to BAE Systems, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. The government maintains sole discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on information received.
Additional Notes
Interested parties seeking subcontracting opportunities should contact BAE Systems directly (Attn: Ms. Melissa Sawyer, melissa.sawyer@baesystems.com). Official responses to this synopsis should be sent via email to Anita Talavera at anita.m.talavera.civ@us.navy.mil.