APKWS II BOA 5 Year Follow On
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), intends to award a sole-source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to BAE Systems Electronic Solutions for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) supplies, services, and support. This presolicitation is for informative purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. The government has determined BAE Systems is the only responsible source due to their unique position as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the APKWS II weapon system.
Scope of Work
The BOA will cover a 5-year period and include a broad range of support activities for the APKWS II system. These services are outside the scope of current and future production contracts and are intended for the United States Navy/Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, other U.S. Government Departments, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. Key areas of support include:
- Engineering, technical, training, and logistic support
- Test support and analysis
- Integration support and future threat updates
- Development of APKWS II Logistics documentation
- Cost Improvement Initiatives (CII) and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) services
- Engineering investigations, data analysis, and feasibility studies
- Support equipment modifications, special tooling, and test equipment support
- Inspection/test and inspection/repair services
- Programmatic support
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-Source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA)
- Duration: 5 years (Follow On)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Place of Performance: Hudson, NH, United States
- Product/Service Code: 1420 (Guided Missile Components)
Response & Action
This notice is for informative purposes only. While not a competitive solicitation, the government's determination not to compete is solely at its discretion based on responses to this notice. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact BAE Systems Electronic Solutions directly.
Key Dates
- Published: March 4, 2026
- Response Date (for informational purposes): March 20, 2026