J059 - Digital Receiver Sustainment Support
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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 / NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for Digital Receiver Sustainment Support for the Relocatable Over-the-Horizon Radar (ROTHR) System. This requirement covers locations in Texas, Virginia, and Puerto Rico. The primary challenge is the proprietary nature of BAE Australia's digital receiver technology and existing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) preventing other contractors from performing sustainment. Responses are due by February 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide system sustainment support services for the Digital Receivers (DDRx) of the ROTHR System. This includes:
- Maintenance and technical support
- Software support
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) support
- Asset retrograde repair and return processes
The ROTHR system provides wide-area surveillance for tactical forces, detecting and tracking targets like aircraft and ships, particularly for counter-drug operations. The digital receivers offer significant technological advantages over traditional analog systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipates Firm Fixed Priced procurement)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: June 26, 2026, to June 25, 2027, with four one-year option periods.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Product Service Code: J059 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 3, 2026, by 10:00 AM (local time/Philadelphia, PA)
- Published: January 28, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit an executive summary, no more than two (2) pages in length, via email to lauren.a.lauver.civ@us.navy.mil. The submission must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact (phone/email), and business size.
- Relevant corporate experience of similar scope, magnitude, and complexity, including a customer point of contact.
- A detailed explanation of how the firm is capable of overcoming the challenge of providing sustainment support for BAE Australia's proprietary digital receivers, considering the MOUs between the U.S. and Australian governments.
Additional Notes
This is a sources sought synopsis for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government currently has a sole-source contract with BAE Australia Limited (N00189-22-C-Z021) for additional receivers and recent sustainment services.