LOW PROBABILITY OF INTERCEPT RADAR ALTIMETER BOA
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 Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for Low Probability of Intercept Radar Altimeter (LPIA) Receiver-Transmitter RT-1805/APN-02, RT-1805/APN-04, RT-1805/APN-05, and associated software. This sole-source award is planned for BAE Systems, Wayne, NJ, as they are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Scope of Work
The BOA will support U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, other DoD activities, and International Programs Office (IPO) customers. BAE Systems is the sole designer, developer, and OEM of the LPIA hardware and software, making them the only responsible source capable of modifying, developing, producing, maintaining, and supporting these systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) - Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: BAE Systems, Wayne, NJ
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) / FAR Part 6.302-1 ("only one responsible source")
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern Time
- Published: February 6, 2026
Action for Interested Parties
This is a Notice of Intent and not a Request for Proposals. The Government does not intend to fund the development or qualification of other sources. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to challenge the sole-source determination. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Additional Notes
Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact BAE Systems directly. All inquiries regarding this notice should be directed via email to Mackenzie Buscher.