OE-120B/UPX Software Update
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, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded a non-competitive, Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract to BAE Systems Information and Electronics Systems Integration for the OE-120/UPX Antenna Group Systems. This award, identified as a follow-on action, covers the procurement of critical radar equipment for U.S. Navy, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Special Defense Acquisition Funding (SDAF) customers. The contract period is for FY2023-FY2027.
Scope of Work
This contract encompasses the procurement of the OE-120/UPX Antenna Group System, a phased array, electronically steered Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) antenna system designed for the AN/UPX-29(V) Interrogator System. The scope includes:
- Production of up to 110 end items, including Antenna Group Systems.
- Associated production support.
- Retrofit kits and Installation and Checkout (INCO) kits.
- Testing and technical data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Non-Competitive Award
- Awardee: BAE Systems Information and Electronics Systems Integration
- Duration: FY2023-FY2027
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Place of Performance: Nashua, NH
- Published Date: April 10, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The award to BAE Systems was justified due to:
- Proprietary Data: BAE Systems is the original designer and developer, retaining the Technical Data Package (TDP), which the Navy did not procure.
- Unique Capability: BAE Systems is the only known manufacturer possessing the unique knowledge, experience, and special skills required.
- Cost & Delay Avoidance: Awarding to another source would lead to substantial cost duplication and unacceptable delays (estimated 24 months for prototype qualification and another 24 months for production units), impacting new ship production lines and potentially incurring government liability.
- TDP Unavailability: BAE Systems has declined to sell the TDP.
Efforts to Solicit Other Offers
A market survey indicated no other industry sources could provide similar products. A Request for Information/Sources Sought Requirement was posted on SAM.gov, but no responses were received.
Future Competition
NAVAIR currently has no plans to compete future contracts for this system. However, if another potential source emerges, competition will be assessed.