Engineering and technical support for AN/APG-65 and AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars
Updated
Solicitation from the Department of the Navy, for work in Saint Louis, Missouri. Due Nov 4, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5), 13 days left.
| Solicitation number | N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM265-0174 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Naval Air Systems Command |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413) |
| Product or service code | 1680 |
| Place of performance | Saint Louis, Missouri |
| Posted | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 4, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5) (13 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure engineering and technical support for AN/APG-65 and AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars installed on F/A-18C/D/E/F aircraft at CONUS and OCONUS locations. The Contractor shall provide on-site representatives with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to support the maintenance, reliability, and readiness of the AESA Radar.
The procurement is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304(C)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” As the contractor for AN/APG-65 and AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars, Raytheon has the manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data required to fulfill this requirement within the time required.
This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responsible sources may submit a Statement of Capability and Qualifications to the Contract Specialist listed demonstrating their ability to perform the Government's requirement and shall provide proof of approved facility and personnel clearances necessary to meet the delivery schedule required within 15 days from the publication date of this announcement.
The Government will utilize the capability statements received solely to confirm the sole source acquisition approach or to reconsider a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the United States Government. For small business or subcontracting opportunities, contact Raytheon.
Contracting contact
- Katlen Saffioti · [email protected]
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Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 336413, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,250 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Oct 21, 2026: Sources Sought Due Nov 4, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5)
- Mar 18, 2026: Sources Sought Due Apr 2, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-4)
- Mar 1, 2026: Sources Sought Due Mar 17, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-4)
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