Netherlands PATRIOT Engineering Change Proposal Upgrades; sole Source to Raytheon
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville, AL is soliciting proposals for Netherlands PATRIOT Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) Upgrades. This is a sole-source requirement to Raytheon Company for production, hardware, software, services, spares, training, and documentation. The effort supports Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for the Netherlands PATRIOT Weapon System. Proposals are due February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers new production, hardware, software, services inherent to production, spares, training, and documentation. Key elements include:
- Production of Hardware Kits: For systems such as Digital Exciter (DEX), DLX-PATRIOT Fiber Optic Switch, Data Link Extensible (DLX), Antenna Support Group (ASG), A49 Processor, Warfighter Machine Interface (WMI), Ethernet Converter, Modern Adjunct Processor (MAP), and Digital Exciter (DEX). This includes specific modification kits, quantities, and part numbers.
- Logistics & Support: Packaging, handling, storage, Item Unique Identification (IUID), Materiel Fielding Plan (MFP) development, facility site surveys, pre-induction inspections, and installation of upgrade kits.
- Training & Documentation: Provision of New Equipment Training (NET) and development/delivery of Government Property Inventory Reports.
- Program Management: Kickoff meetings, coordination, status reporting, contractor manpower reporting, configuration management, and data management via an Electronic Data Management System (EDMS).
- Quality & Safety: Maintenance of a quality system (ISO 9001:2015, SAE AS9100), supplier quality assurance, non-conforming material management, First Article Inspection (FAI), Production Qualification, Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) Program, and a comprehensive safety program.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP) & Information (GFI): Utilization of GFP items (operational systems, power, installation sites, BME/BMC, LRPT, COMSEC, tactical spares) and GFI (PATRIOT System Post Deployment Build (PDB-8.1)) for software development.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Contract Type: Contemplated to be Firm-Fixed-Pricing
- Existing Contract: The requirement will be placed on the existing Subsumable Contract (SPRRA2-26-D-0006).
- Product Service Code: 5840 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne)
- Response Date: February 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
- Published Date: December 3, 2025
- Place of Performance: Andover, MA, United States (01810)
Evaluation & Submission
Offerors are requested to indicate their intention to provide a responsive proposal in writing within five (5) business days. Proposals must be in full compliance with RFP instructions, including a summary schedule and fully supportable cost data with working Excel formulas. Specific requirements for cost breakdown, indirect expense rates, and subcontractor analysis are detailed. An Adequacy Checklist (DFARS 252.215-7009) is required for offers over the TINA threshold.
Special Requirements
This is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirement for the Netherlands PATRIOT. Compliance with the Arms Export Control Act, Export Control Reform Act, various military standards (MIL-STD), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses is mandatory. Specific security requirements include SECRET facility and personnel clearance, handling of classified information, OPSEC, and various mandatory trainings (AT Level I, iWATCH, IA/IT, TARP, AVS). Performance or delivery may occur in a foreign country (Netherlands).
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Kelsey Brown (kelsey.e.brown@dla.mil)