Joint Tactical Terminal – Transceiver (JTT-X)

SOL #: N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0977Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Patuxent River, MD

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Radio Navigation Equipment, Airborne (5826)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7c9db4c9b1424543a80c3be50d049c60/view

Timeline

Posted

Jul 24, 2025

Last Updated

Dec 17, 2025

Response Deadline

Mar 26, 2026, 3:59 AM

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 Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-265, plans a full and open competitive solicitation for Joint Tactical Terminal – Transceiver (JTT-X) production units and aircraft integration support. The JTT-X will be a Software Defined Radio (SDR) with an internal High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) solution. The anticipated contract, with a base year and four option years, is for an estimated total of 455 JTT-X units. The formal solicitation is expected in Q2FY26, with an award in Q4FY26. The primary place of performance is St James, MD.

Scope of Work

This procurement covers the production of JTT-X units, aircraft integration support, and associated data. The estimated quantities include 4 demonstration units, 55 initial JTT-X units, and four production lots of approximately 100 units each, totaling 455 units. The JTT-X SDR must incorporate an internal HAIPE solution.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Full and Open Competitive Solicitation (anticipated base + 4 option years)
Set-Aside: None (Full and Open Competition)
Anticipated Formal Solicitation Release: Q2FY26
Anticipated Contract Award: Q4FY26
Draft RFP Release: December 10, 2025 (access via Technical Library)
Published Date (Presolicitation): December 17, 2025
Presolicitation Response Date: March 26, 2026 (for informational purposes only; not a proposal due date)

Eligibility & Prerequisites

Offerors must meet specific requirements to participate:

COMSEC Facility Clearance: Final assembly facility shall have a current COMSEC facility clearance.
HAIPE Certification: HAIPE solution must have current NSA certification or be in process.
HAIPE Designation: Offerors shall provide NSA configuration designation (e.g., KGV-XX).
Technical Library Access: Access to the draft RFP and other relevant documents requires completing and submitting the "Technical Library Access Form" (attached to this synopsis) and receiving Government approval. This form requires a certified copy of DD Form 2345 and confirmation of COMSEC clearance.

Additional Notes

Market research, including a Sources Sought notice, confirmed the decision for full and open competition. Leonardo DRS Advanced ISR, LLC, the OEM for JTT-R, is currently developing an SDR that may contribute to JTT-X. Interested parties are advised to monitor SAM.gov for updates and complete the Technical Library Access Form to prepare for the formal solicitation. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an RFP.