# Award Synopsis of F/A-18 and EA-18G Fire Suppression Control Alarm Upgrades

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- Solicitation number: N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0207
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Awarded to KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. Wilson for $1,492,611.30
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: Naval Air Systems Command (N00019)
- NAICS: 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 1510 Aircraft, Fixed Wing
- Place of performance: Patuxent River, Maryland
- First posted: August 15, 2024
- Last posted: September 16, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b4e8fad21fea428ea99c56aaeebe8acd/view

## Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA 265) has awarded a $1,492,611.30 Firm-Fixed-Price contract (N0001926C0124) on 19 August 2026 to KIDDE Technologies Inc., 4200 Airport Dr NW, Wilson NC 27896, using the authority of FAR Subpart 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

NAVAIR procured upgrades of retrofit kits and associated repairs of 108 existing fire protection and safety systems for part number (P/N) 473660-03 for the F/A-18 E/F, EA-18G, and F/A-18 C/D aircraft. The period of performance is three years (one base and two options). The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for the action described herein is 336413. KIDDE is the original equipment manufacturer of the F/A-18 and EA-18G Fire Suppression Control Alarm (FSCA) units.

KIDDE is the sole vendor qualified to upgrade FSCAs and is the only vendor with the manufacturing knowledge, experience, and software data required to fulfill this requirement within the time required. The awarded contract is for the supplies or services for which the Government solicited and negotiated with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, ‘Only One Responsible Source’, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This synopsis is for informational purposes only.

## Publications

- August 15, 2024: Sources sought, due August 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice b76c8b9da62f4ac187b7ac13095b1ba5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b76c8b9da62f4ac187b7ac13095b1ba5/view
- October 16, 2024: Presolicitation, due October 31, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice bab4b3ddef0f4c3590ce5c810e852c01. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bab4b3ddef0f4c3590ce5c810e852c01/view
- September 16, 2026: Award notice. Notice b4e8fad21fea428ea99c56aaeebe8acd. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b4e8fad21fea428ea99c56aaeebe8acd/view

## Points of contact

- Lyndsay Krebs, lyndsay.b.krebs.civ@us.navy.mil
- Samantha Pennini, Samantha.Pennini@navy.mil

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