Climatic Environmental Testing for AN/SPN-46
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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.
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 Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is soliciting Firm Fixed-Price proposals for Climatic Environmental Testing for the AN/SPN-46 system. This procurement targets companies located within 100 miles of Naval Air Station Patuxent River Base, MD. Quotes are due February 20, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive climatic environmental testing services for AN/URC-157 components, which are integral to the AN/SPN-46 system. Specific components include the Antenna, Attenuator, Receiver-Transmitter Radio (RTR), and Communication System Control (CSC). Required tests encompass:
- Low temperature storage (-34C) and operation (-25C)
- Icing/freezing rain, humidity storage (15 cycles), and salt fog
- Sand testing The scope also includes setup for testing, development of a test plan with one revision, and a final report with one revision.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Varies by line item, generally from April 10, 2026, to August 14, 2026.
- Set-Aside: No set-aside specified (open competition).
- Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published Date: February 10, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Saint Inigoes, MD 20684, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price of the RFQ that meets or exceeds acceptability standards. Offerors must submit quotes via email to Gabrielle McKee at gabrielle.l.mckee2.civ@us.navy.mil. Key Submission Requirements:
- Must be registered in SAM.gov.
- Must be an authorized distributor/reseller and provide signed documentation.
- Must be TAA compliant and provide Country of Origin on the quote.
- Quotes must contain sufficient technical information (e.g., data sheet, drawing, specification) for evaluation.
- Responses must include filled-in clauses from Section K and provide details for FOB, Shipping Cost, IUID Labeling Cost, Tax ID, UEID, Cage Code, Small Business status, Estimated Delivery Date, Pricelist (if applicable), and Total Amount.
Government Furnished Property (GFP)
The government will provide specific GFP for the AN/SPN-46 program, including four serially managed 'AN/URC-157 Unit 1' items (Receiver-Transmitter Radio, EDM-2) with varying acquisition costs and part numbers. These items are provided "Use As-Is" and are not upgradable. Bidders must account for these GFP items in their proposals.
Deliverables
The contract requires specific data items as per the Contracts Data Requirements List (CDRL-A001-A002):
- Data Item A001 (Test Plan): To be submitted 2-4 weeks prior to testing, allowing for one revision.
- Data Item A002 (Test Report): To be submitted within three weeks after testing completion, allowing for one revision. All deliverables are electronic (MS 2016+ or PDF) and are to be sent to Andrew Martin at NAVAIRWARCENACDIV, Patuxent River, MD.
Additional Notes
Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination (Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, MD). Payment instructions will follow Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) procedures.