CXP: Tech Refresh Phase 2
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) is issuing a Sources Sought notice for CXP: Tech Refresh Phase 2. This is to identify potential businesses capable of providing supplies and services for Air platform Combat Identification Systems (Mark XII IFF Mode 5) for FY2025-FY2028. The effort supports the U.S. Navy, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Army, and Coast Guard. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is BAE Systems. Responses are due January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought aims to identify capabilities for supporting Common Digital Transponder (CXP) and Combined Interrogator Transponders (CIT) systems, specifically AN/APX-117/117A(V), AN/APX-118/118A(V), AN/APX-123/123A(V) CXP, and AN/APX-111(V) CIT. Required supplies and services include:
- Qualification and equipment certification testing
- Software and hardware configuration changes
- Data collection, processing, and analysis
- Design, manufacture, assembly, installation, and testing of prototypes
- Engineering/trouble report investigations and change proposals
- Feasibility and integration studies
- Logistics products and obsolescence mitigation (including Shop Replaceable Assembly (SRA) procurement)
- Support for Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPR-Net) capability at BAE Systems' facility
- Completion of AN/APX-123/123A(V) productionization, including Special Test Equipment (STE) fabrication/verification and integration
- Specific efforts may include CH-53K vibration testing, shipboard shock testing, Mode 5 Level 2 Broadcast Anti-Jam testing, Trouble Report correction, aircraft Systems Integration support, and DO-160C-compliant Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast In development.
An intricate knowledge of CXP/CIT Systems design and engineering details of interdependent aircraft/ship systems and subsystems is required, as the U.S. Navy does not possess the Technical Data Package or necessary software for other sources to produce these efforts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Informational Purposes Only)
- Anticipated Award: Sole source basis under an existing Basis Ordering Agreement (BOA) with BAE Systems.
- Duration: FY2025-FY2028
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, by email
- Published: January 16, 2026
Eligibility & Submittal
Interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov. Responses should be a brief capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages, 8.5 x 11, single-spaced, 12-point font) addressing:
- Company profile (name, size under NAICS 334511, location, Point of Contact, Commercial and Government Entity code, Unique Entity ID, applicable contracts)
- Prior/current industry experience of similar size and scope
- Ability to begin performance in Q1FY25 with a detailed plan and schedule
- Documentation of ability to meet required capabilities and eligibility. Submissions must be in Adobe PDF, with large files potentially not receivable. Email submissions to valentina.huntt-cereda.civ@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Proposal and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Responses are for informational purposes only, and the Government will not pay for any information received.