# Joint Tactical Terminal – Transceiver (JTT-X) Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0001924rfpreqtpm2650977 - Solicitation number: N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0977 - Notice type: Presolicitation (first published as sources sought) - Status: Closed. Deadline was March 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: Naval Air Systems Command (N00019) - NAICS: 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing - Product or service code: 5826 Radio Navigation Equipment, Airborne - Place of performance: Patuxent River, Maryland - First posted: August 9, 2024 - Last posted: December 17, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e176141107d14e7a8d162ee9afe46579/view ## Description The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), specifically the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) located at Patuxent River, MD, plans to release a full and open competitive solicitation for the procurement of Joint Tactical Terminal – Transceiver (JTT-X) production units and aircraft integration support. The JTT-X Software Defined Radio (SDR) shall have an internal High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) solution. The anticipated contract, a base and four (4) option years, will encompass the production, aircraft integration support, and associated data for an estimated quantity of 4 demonstration units, 55 JTT-X units, followed by four (4) production lots of approximately 100 units each, totaling 455 JTT-X units. The anticipated contract award date is fourth quarter Fiscal Year 2026 (Q4FY26). This synopsis is published for informational purposes only. Leonardo DRS Advanced ISR, LLC, located in Beavercreek, Ohio, postal code 45431, the original equipment manufacturer for the Joint Tactical Terminal Receiver (JTT-R) is currently on contract for the development of a SDR, which may contribute to the JTT-X. Leonardo DRS Advanced ISR, LLC Points of Contact (POCs): John Trube Senior Manager Business Development Airborne Intelligence Systems 2601 Mission Point Blvd. Suite 100 Beavercreek, OH 45431 1-850-240-6986 john.trube@drs.com Michael Dyer Principal Program Manager Airborne Intelligence Systems 2601 Mission Point Blvd. Suite 100 Beavercreek, OH 45431 937-306-3491 michael.dyer@drs.com However, based on the results of the market research conducted through a Sources Sought notice #N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0977, this procurement will proceed as a full and open competition. The NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs has concurred with this determination. This solicitation will have the following prerequisites to participate: Offerors final assembly facility shall have a current COMSEC facility clearance. Offerors HAIPE solution must have a current NSA certification, or be in the process of NSA certification. Offerors shall provide NSA configuration designation of their HAIPE solution (KGV-XX, KOV-XX, etc.). A draft Request for Proposal (RFP) was released by the Government on 10-Dec-2025. Only those vendors who have successfully completed the Technical Library Access Request Form and received Government approval are eligible to receive the draft RFP. The Government anticipates releasing the formal solicitation on or about the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (Q2FY26). Comprehensive details pertaining to this procurement will be provided within the solicitation document upon its official release. A technical library will be established to provide access to relevant documents, including future instructions regarding access procedures. The technical library access request form is located within the attachments section of this synopsis for early vetting of the technical library. The Government intends to release a draft solicitation for review and comment ahead of the formal solicitation. Interested parties are advised to continue monitoring SAM.gov for updates. This notice is solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a RFP. The Government makes no commitment, express or implied, to issue a solicitation, award a contract, or assume responsibility for any costs or expenses incurred by interested parties in anticipation of a contract award for the effort described herein. ## Publications - August 9, 2024: Sources sought, due August 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 88d1d1e3b10149288f1e86e9589e422e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/88d1d1e3b10149288f1e86e9589e422e/view - September 12, 2024: Sources sought, due October 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 738383316dde4c9880ea8727de257c4a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/738383316dde4c9880ea8727de257c4a/view - September 12, 2024: Sources sought, due October 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 9c37cf7e465a4db19f953c35fb6fb94b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9c37cf7e465a4db19f953c35fb6fb94b/view - September 13, 2024: Sources sought, due October 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 101516d4f384437eb51cfdbba0b0e274. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/101516d4f384437eb51cfdbba0b0e274/view - September 30, 2024: Sources sought, due October 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice c088d6ed6bee4fbab64f5fe29ac91d22. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c088d6ed6bee4fbab64f5fe29ac91d22/view - October 1, 2024: Sources sought, due October 2, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice f5afa7a2040d471d8dba5fd10209cf4f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f5afa7a2040d471d8dba5fd10209cf4f/view - July 24, 2025: Presolicitation, due August 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 8a6316a9f4ba41829df022df791207f1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8a6316a9f4ba41829df022df791207f1/view - November 20, 2025: Presolicitation, due March 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 1efbc27d5e764302baa91c9122637be0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1efbc27d5e764302baa91c9122637be0/view - November 20, 2025: Presolicitation, due March 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 28ff687d590b4e7ea12d6fbeb23338b8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/28ff687d590b4e7ea12d6fbeb23338b8/view - November 20, 2025: Presolicitation, due March 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 7c9db4c9b1424543a80c3be50d049c60. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7c9db4c9b1424543a80c3be50d049c60/view - December 11, 2025: Presolicitation, due March 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 29e4d3af75c140c1b53dc79d99124bf8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/29e4d3af75c140c1b53dc79d99124bf8/view - December 17, 2025: Presolicitation, due March 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice e176141107d14e7a8d162ee9afe46579. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e176141107d14e7a8d162ee9afe46579/view ## Points of contact - Ryan Lysaght, ryan.c.lysaght.civ@us.navy.mil - Jessica Myers, jessica.v.myers.civ@us.navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0001924rfpreqtpm2650977.