Precision Approach Landing Capability (PALC) Non-recurring Engineering (NRE)
Overview
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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.
NAVAIR awarded a sole-source delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-25-G-0003 with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), Melbourne, FL for the Precision Approach Landing Capability (PALC) Non-recurring Engineering (NRE) that will update ALL documentation, develop and test any and required software modifications to meet E-2D Landing Capability for a contested environment. This NRE effort will integrate the AN/APN-246 Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) Beacon System to the E-2D. The AN/APN-246 hardware is expected to be divided into A-Kits and B-Kits, in which the B-Kits will be Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and the E-2D A-Kits will be the result of this NRE. Three A-Kits will be developed and procured. The requirement is planned for a 24 month period.