INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE APY 9 RADAR CETS
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, specifically the Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, has issued a Special Notice of its intent to award a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin for Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS). This effort supports the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft and its associated AN/APY-9 Airborne Early Warning Radar System. Responsible sources may submit capability statements by April 15, 2026, for consideration.
Scope of Work
This requirement provides Contractor Field Services (CFS), involving two (2) CFS personnel, to offer on-site support at two Fleet shore activities: Norfolk, VA, and Point Mugu, CA. The services include:
- Providing technical expertise, instruction, and training to Navy military and civilian personnel.
- Supporting the installation, operation, and maintenance of the AN/APY-9 radar system, its associated systems, and support equipment.
- Diagnosing and resolving complex and non-routine technical issues.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Lockheed Martin (CAGE Code: 03640), as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the AN/APY-9 radar, possessing unique proprietary knowledge and specialized engineering expertise.
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source).
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent).
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement. Such statements, if received within fourteen (14) calendar days after the publication date, will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government retains discretion on whether to compete this requirement based on responses.
Key Dates
- Published Date: April 1, 2026
- Capability Statement Due: April 15, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Kimberly Compton (kimberly.a.compton6.civ@us.navy.mil, 240-572-6837)
- Secondary Contact: Amanda Taylor (amanda.j.taylor80.civ@us.navy.mil, 301-904-0140)