TRS-3D /AN/SPS-75 Radar components
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of TRS-3D/16-ES (AN/SPS-75) Radar System components. This is a sole-source award to an NDI Authorized Distributor to ensure the operational readiness and reliability of critical air search and detection functions. The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) agreement with five ordering periods.
Scope of Work
This award covers the procurement of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) repair components specifically for the AN/SPS-75 Air Search Radar System. While specific parts, part numbers, and National Stock Numbers (NSNs) are detailed in an unprovided Enclosure 1, the core requirement is to maintain the radar's functionality.
Contract Details
- Contractor: NDI Authorized Distributor
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Five ordering periods, from March 15, 2026, to March 14, 2031.
- Solicitation Number: 70Z08526RRJ002B00
- Published Date: May 7, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole-source justification)
Justification for Sole Source
The justification for this sole-source award is based on the exclusive manufacturing rights held by Hensoldt Sensors GmbH for the AN/SPS-75 Radar System components. Hensoldt Sensors GmbH does not sell these components directly to the U.S. Government. NDI is identified as the sole authorized distributor, possessing proprietary ownership of the necessary technical data, drawings, and specifications. The use of non-OEM parts is deemed unacceptable due to proprietary restrictions, potential risks to reliability, safety, increased costs, and compromised mission readiness. The USCG lacks access to the proprietary data required to evaluate alternative manufacturers, and a request for data rights from Hensoldt Sensors GmbH was denied.
Additional Notes
Market research conducted from May 2023 to June 2025 confirmed NDI's status as the sole authorized distributor. The previous contract with NDI expired on September 30, 2025, creating a current gap in services. The Buy American Act applies, but a class exception is cited due to the foreign manufacture of the system and the absence of domestic alternatives. The government plans to explore alternative radar systems for future acquisitions to reduce reliance on sole-source procurements.