E-2D Precision Approach Landing Capability (PALC) A-Kit Manufacture and Delivery

The Naval Air systems command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, Maryland intends to negotiate an award a sole source contract for the manufacturing, delivery, and support of the Precision Approach Landing Capability (PALC) AN/APN-246 A-Kits for the entire E-2D fleet, including all initial spares.  The A-Kit will consist of: (1) antenna(s); (2) harness; (3) mounting tray; (4) power on switch; and (5) accessories. This A-Kit design is currently being developed under a separate, Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) contract. This manufacturing project shall not last longer than the existing NRE contract. This effort includes, but is not limited to the manufacture, assembly, and delivery of A-kits for the installation on E-2D Aircraft. The Period of Performance (POP) for this contract is 36 months. The first delivery of retrofit A-Kits is required by 1 November 2027. Additional A-Kit deliveries throughout the POP are required in planned increments for both retrofit and spares to outfit the complete E-2D Fleet and source spares for the fleet.

Currently, Northrop Grumman (NG) id the only company that Has the ability, resources, technology, and documentation necessary to develop, produce, maintain, and support this system without causing unacceptable delays in meeting the navy's operational requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETTIVE PROPOSALS AND NO COMPETTIVE SOLICAIATION WILL BE ISSED. This Acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the authority permitting other than full and open competition Title 10, U.S. Code 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.103-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or series will satisfy agency requirements. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award or a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.