NAWCAD WOLF SPN-50 Presolicitation Notice
NAVAIR and air warfare centers · NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation N0042126RFPREQTW000001521 in this department, oldest first.
- Sep 29, 2026 · this noticePre-solicitation
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What the notice says
INTRODUCTION The NAWCAD WOLF ATC&LS Division, operating under the organic Lead Systems Integrator� (oLSI�) model, has requirements for services and hardware for the overhaul support, field support, depot management support, logistics support, inventory and failure data reporting support, software analysis and troubleshooting support, engineering change proposal support, engineering and technical support, system installation and integration support, and program management support of the AN/SPN-50(V) Shipboard Air Traffic Radar. Detailed specifications for the services and hardware to be furnish… (show all)
ed by the Contractor shall be set forth in an individual Task Order (TO) awarded under the Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). The BOA requirement is in direct support of projects related to multiple major defense acquisition programs, other acquisition category designations, and/or other defense weapons systems to include, but not be limited to, AN/SPN-50(V) with an agile management approach to ensure that solutions are delivered efficiently and effectively. The TO will provide overhaul support, field support, material support, logistics support, inventory and failure data reporting support, software and cyber analysis and troubleshooting support, software Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) support, hardware and obsolescence ECP support, engineering and technical support, and program management support. The Government intends to negotiate and establish a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with Saab, Inc., East Syracuse, New York, and to issue an initial task order under that BOA for the requirements described in this notice. This acquisition is intended to be pursued on a sole source basis under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice is issued for informational and market-research purposes under FAR Part 10. It is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or request for competitive quotations, and it does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract, establish a BOA, or issue an order. The Government is seeking capability statements from interested sources to assess whether any other responsible source can satisfy the stated requirements. Responses will be considered solely for that purpose. If the information received demonstrates that another responsible source can meet the Government�s requirements, the Government may revise its acquisition approach. Absent such information, the Government intends to proceed with the anticipated sole-source BOA and initial task order to Saab, Inc. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be treated as proposals. DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. PROGRAM BACKGROUND The function of the AN/SPN-50(V) Shipboard Air Traffic Radar is to enable Air Traffic Controllers the ability to provide radar Air Traffic Control (ATC) services to joint-coalition forces across the full range of military operations, such as aircraft sequencing and separation, airspace identification and containment, safety alerts, and traffic advisories in all weather conditions. This requirement is a subsequent procurement associated with contract N0019-23-C-0049 and will assume a limited portion of the tasking transitioning from that contract. Contract N0019-23-C-0049 is a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) interim sustainment contract. Upon completion of the applicable LRIP effort, the Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATC&LS) Division, in its capacity as the official In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) for the AN/SPN-50(V), will be responsible for sustaining the system. The Government anticipates establishing a sole-source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under which service Task Orders (TOs) and hardware Delivery Orders (DOs) may be issued. The resultant BOA is anticipated to include a five-year ordering period. Service TOs are anticipated to include Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) term and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for labor, as well as cost-reimbursement CLINs for Other Direct Costs (ODCs). Hardware DOs are anticipated to use FFP CLINs. The anticipated award date for the BOA and initial TO is March 2027, with an anticipated period of performance from March 2027 through March 2032. These dates are subject to change. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES To be considered capable, a Contractor must: Demonstrate extensive experience in providing full lifecycle support for complex radar or avionics systems. This includes overhaul, restoration, and repair in accordance with MIL-STD-2110; field support for troubleshooting and operational analysis; and robust engineering support encompassing anomaly investigation, root cause analysis, and the development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for hardware, software, and obsolescence issues. Possess a proven capability in managing the entire logistics and supply chain process. This includes establishing and executing a proactive Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Management Program, maintaining a counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance system compliant with SAE AS5553 and AS6174, and managing provisioning and technical data (LPD, PTD, TDP) in accordance with SAE GEIA-STD-0007C. Have the ability to manage and sustain the SPN-50(V) Air Traffic Radar system's software and cybersecurity posture. This requires providing software and cyber analysis, implementing fixes for defects and vulnerabilities, delivering Configuration Managed (CM) software builds, and maintaining a Cybersecurity Implementation Plan (CSIP) that aligns with the government's Cybersecurity Plan (CSP). Have an established Higher-Level Quality Management System (QMS) certified to ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent, with workmanship meeting IPC Class 3 standards for high-performance electronics. Demonstrate strong program management capabilities to coordinate all cost, schedule, and technical aspects of the SOW, including the management of subcontractors and the ability to support travel (CONUS and OCONUS) on short notice. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) and draft CDRLs are attached for review. ELIGIBILITY The applicable North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541330 � Exception A - Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons and Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment. The product service code (PSC) is J017. Offerors MUST have an adequate accounting system in accordance with FAR 16.301-3(a)(3) in order to be eligible for award of this cost-type contract. SUBMISSION DETAILS Interested vendors should submit their capabilities statement in a document of no more than four (4) pages in length in Times New Roman font containing no smaller than ten-point font. This document shall demonstrate the capability to meet the required capabilities noted in this posting, including specifically addressing each of the capabilities in items a-e above. Additionally, all responses shall include Company Name, CAGE Code, Address, Business Size, and Points-of-Contact (POCs) including name, phone number, fax number and mailing address. All responses and questions for this Sources Sought shall be submitted electronically via email to Sabrina Barnes at sabrina.n.bar
Who won similar work
12 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV), same NAICS 541330.
Single-winner award sizes (12): middle half $2.9M to $106.6M, median $40.2M; range $33K to $252.6M.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | 5 | $645.8M | Aug 23, 2026 |
| SEVERN TEST SERVICES, LLC | 2 | $66K | Sep 23, 2025 |
| J.F. TAYLOR, INC. | 1 | $46.3M | Apr 13, 2026 |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY · $RTX · $93.5B | 1 | $42.5M | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Science Applications International Corporation · $SAIC · $7.4B | 1 | $5.1M | May 21, 2025 |
| PRECISE SYSTEMS, INC. | 1 | $3.2M | Dec 14, 2025 |
| AVIAN-PRECISE COMPANY | 1 | $2.1M | May 21, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's last annual revenue from its 10-K.
- $RTX reported $93.5B revenue (12 months to Jun 30, 2026). The median single-winner award in these 12 past awards, $40.2M, is under 0.1% of that. SEC filing
- $SAIC reported $7.4B revenue (12 months to Jul 31, 2026). The median single-winner award in these 12 past awards, $40.2M, is 0.5% of that. SEC filing
One award's total value against one year of revenue; many awards are paid over several years.
- Sep 15, 2026RAYTHEON COMPANY$42.5MN0042126F1391 Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System (ATNAVICS) Restoration Support Award NoticeMateriality: 0.05% of $RTX revenue (Low) SEC
- Aug 23, 2026BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC.$252.6MNAWCAD WOLF AegisNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Apr 13, 2026J.F. TAYLOR, INC.$46.3MNAWCAD WOLF ASI Division Naval Avionics Platform Integration Emulator (NAPIE)No listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Dec 14, 2025PRECISE SYSTEMS, INC.$3.2MNotice of Award for PMA-299- Sole Source- BridgeNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Sep 23, 2025SEVERN TEST SERVICES, LLC$33KAward Notice to Severn Test Services for the FY26 Renewal of Software, Support and MaterialsNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Jul 18, 2025BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC.$38.0MNAWCAD WOLF RAPID MAC SITENo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- May 21, 2025Science Applications International Corporation$5.1MSystems EngineeringMateriality: 0.07% of $SAIC revenue (Low) SEC
- May 21, 2025BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC.$138.5MNAWCAD WOLF Airborne Systems Integration (ASI) Division Air Platform Engineering and Integration (APEI)No listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- May 21, 2025AVIAN-PRECISE COMPANY$2.1MSystems Engineering SustainmentNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Mar 10, 2025BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC.$104.8MNAWCAD WOLF Ship and Air Integrated Warfare (SAIW) Division Communication Systems Integration Support (CSIS)No listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
Materiality: one award's value as a share of the winner's revenue over the latest 12 months in its SEC filings (or its last fiscal year, as noted when you point at it). Low under 1%, Medium 1 to 5%, High 5% or more. Many awards are paid over several years, so this overstates a single year's share.
Competitive landscape
For the 7 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Navy, Dept of or U.S. Marines since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Navy, Dept of or U.S. Marines job
- $480K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Armed Services
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.
- 2 of the past winners are listed companies
- 1 insider buys and 4 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.