Sources Sought for AN/APR-39 Signal Acquisition Circuit Card Assembly Non-Recurring Engineering
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.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD, is conducting a Sources Sought for Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) to update the AN/APR-39D(V)2 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) system. This market research aims to identify capable businesses for replacing the Quadrant Receiver Exciter (QRE) Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), porting/updating software, and delivering updated processors. Responses are due by April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort involves updating the NRE scope to:
- Replace the Quadrant Receiver Exciter (QRE) Circuit Card Assembly (CCA).
- Port previously developed software and update it using the current baseline configuration.
- Deliver updated AN/APR-39D(V)2 processors utilizing the Signal Acquisition (SigAcq) CCA.
Required capabilities include familiarity with advanced RWR technology to improve RF detection and warning for aircraft/aircrew survivability. The capable CCA solution must meet form/fit/function requirements, interface as a suite bus controller for the full Assault Survivability Equipment (ASE) suite and mission computer on platforms such as AH-1Z, AH-64D/E, UH-1Y, MV-22B, CH-53K, and CMV-22. It must also provide incumbent system functionality to ALE-47, AAR-47, AAQ-24, and/or AAQ-45, and be backwards compatible with incumbent system receivers, antenna, and aircraft A-kits.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Cost Reimbursable
- Product/Service Code (PSC): 5865 - Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Begins August 2026
- Incumbent: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
- Published: April 2, 2026
Submission Details
Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (maximum ten 8.5 x 11-inch pages, 12-point font, 1.5 line spaced, bullet point format) demonstrating their ability to perform the described services. Submissions must show current possession or authorized access to necessary technical data (or a viable plan to obtain it) and the capability to meet the Government’s required timeline for a production contract. Responses must include Company Name, Address, Business Size, and Points-of-Contact (name, phone, fax, email).
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation, and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract. No funds are available for response preparation. All submissions are strictly voluntary.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Craig Hayden (craig.s.hayden2.civ@us.navy.mil)