Future X-Band Radar Development and LRIP

SOL #: N00024-26-R-5502Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSEA HQ

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Washington Navy Yard, DC

NAICS

Search (334511)

PSC

Radar Equipment, Except Airborne (5840)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6ef936b9f53d4e179168d5e4f5d729c7/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 14, 2025

Last Updated

Jan 30, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 / NAVSEA HQ is soliciting proposals for the Future X-Band Radar (FXR) Development and Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). This competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) covers Fiscal Years 2026 through 2033. Proposals are due by 1500 EST on February 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity seeks to procure the development and initial production of the Future X-Band Radar (FXR) system. The effort spans from FY26 to FY33, indicating a long-term commitment to advancing radar technology, specifically in the X-Band frequency range, likely for defense applications.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (RFP N00024-26-R-5502)
Duration: Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) to Fiscal Year 2033 (FY33)
Set-Aside: None specified
Proposal Due: February 26, 2026, 1500 EST (extended by Amendment 0006)
Published: January 30, 2026 (latest amendment date)
Original Solicitation Issued: November 14, 2025

Accessing Solicitation Documents

The competitive RFP and its six amendments (0001-0006), along with Bidder's Questions/Government Responses (QA01-QA06), are not available on SAM.gov. Potential Offerors must contact the designated Points of Contact (POCs) to receive these documents. Alternatively, the RFP and Q&A are available on the UNCLASS FXR Bidder's Library via NSERC for companies with an approved UNCLASS Terms of Use Agreement (TOUA).

Key Deadlines (Past)

Bidder's Library Access Request: The deadline to request access to the Bidder's Library was 1500 EST on January 16, 2026.
Questions Submission: The deadline for submitting questions related to this solicitation was 1500 EST on January 16, 2026.