# Pre-Award Synopsis - MC-130J Weather Radar

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa850925rb006

- Solicitation number: FA850925RB006
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA8509 AFLCMC Wiuka (FA8509)
- NAICS: 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 5841 Radar Equipment, Airborne
- Place of performance: Warner Robins, Georgia
- County: Houston County (FIPS 13153). https://abierto.us/counties/houston-county-ga-13153
- City: Warner Robins. https://abierto.us/cities/warner-robins-ga-1380508
- First posted: April 8, 2025
- Last posted: April 8, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/67541841648b49cc8334e2963179c029/view

## Description

This requirement is sole source to Northrop Gruman Corporation (NGC). NGC is the OEM and is the only company authorized to upgrade and certify Airworthiness for the APN-241 system. Upgrade of the APN-241 requires access to NGC proprietary test fixtures/equipment. NGC is the only company capable of performing full repair of the system. Access to NGC proprietary data, test fixtures, and certification processes/procedures are required in order to modify and qualify the APN-241. Also, NGC is the only company qualified to certify the APN-241 Radar after any repair or upgrade action occurs.

## Publications

- April 8, 2025: Special notice, due May 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 67541841648b49cc8334e2963179c029. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/67541841648b49cc8334e2963179c029/view

## Points of contact

- Tiffany Wilcher, tiffany.wilcher@us.af.mil
- Ashley Blann, Contract Specialist, carolyn.blann@us.af.mil

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