LITENING AN/AAQ-28 Contractor Logistic Support (CLS)

RFP Amendment FA8540-24-R-0007-0008 is issued on 7 June 2026 as a consolidated copy of all previous amendments. RFP Amendment FA8540-24-R-0007-0007 is issued on 3 Sept 2025 to add/remove clauses and update/reserve ELINs. RFP Amendment FA8540-24-R-0007-0006 is issued on 18 June 2025 to extend LA/DLR portion of proposal from 29 August 2025 to 12 September 2025. RFP Amendment FA8540-24-R-0007-0005 is issued on 20 May 2025 to remove LDP/ELDP Production/New Pods from Solicitation.

RFP Amendment FA8540-24-R-0007-0004 is issued on 3 April 2025 to clarify USG expectations of Follow-On and LA/DLR Proposals negotiations and response dates. RFP Amendment FA8540-24-R-0007-0003 is issued on 20 March 2025 to remove/update clauses in accordance with Class Deviation 2025-O0003 and Class Deviation 2025-O0004, extend LA & DLR proposal response date to 29 Aug 2025 and provide further guidance on pricing terms needed for LA & DLR.

RFP Amendment FA8540-24-R-0007-0002 is issued on 30 January 2025 in accordance with attachments RFP Amendment FA8540-24-R-0007-0001 is issued on 6 November 2024 to revise Section L, Instructions to offerors. This statement provides notice of the United States Government’s (USG) intent to award a primarily Firm-Fixed Price contract for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) of the LITENING Comprehensive Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP).

The contractor shall provide Availability Support – Fixed, Availability Support – Variable, Site Activation – CONUS and OCONUS, Maintenance/Aircrew Training, Engineering Services – CONUS and OCONUS, Replenishment Spares, Hardware Modifications, Sortware Modifications, Special Studies/Analysis, Over and Above Repair, Support Equipment, Information Assurance Support, Data, Technical Manuals, and Travel in support of the LITENING Pod System.

The proposed contract action is for services and supplies for which the USG intends to negotiate and award a ten-year sole source contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation (CAGE 26916), 600 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. This is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements”. The Government does not own data to provide to the contractor that would allow for competition.

However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement of proposal, which shall be reviewed by the USG. A determination by the USG to not compete this proposed contract action will be based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the USG. In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 16.201, foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level.

All potential offerors should contact the Contract Specialist/Procuring Contracting Officer identified above for additional information, questions, and/or concerns. The solicitation/Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be released on 26 September 2024 with a response due no later than 90 days after issuance of RFP.

The period of performance for this contract will consist of one (1) 12-month basic period and four (4) 12-month ordering periods, plus an option for five (5) additional ordering periods for a total 10-year contract. The place of performance will be cited in the RFP..