Pre-solicitationPosted Aug 17, 2026·Responses due Sep 8, 2026

CAINS II ASN139 Test Bench Update

NAVAIR and air warfare centers · NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
334515
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
N00421-26-RFPREQ-TPM209-0387
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
6625
Place
CA, USA
Contact
Travora R. Levasseur, Contracting Officer (travora.levasseur@navy.mil)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation N00421-26-RFPREQ-TPM209-0387 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Jul 30, 2026
    Sources Sought
    Open
  • Aug 17, 2026 · this notice
    Pre-solicitation
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Dec 10, 2026 to May 15, 2027, middle of the range Jan 18, 2027.
Measured from 11 past early notices at Dept of the Navy with NAICS 334515 that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Jul 30, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

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What the notice says

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Combat Electronics Program (PMA 209), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a new Delivery Order under Contract N0001925G0003 with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Melbourne, FL to update the CAINS II ASN139 Test Bench Technical Data Package (TDP). This acquisition is using Simplified Procedures for Noncommercial Acquisitions and is being pursued on a sole-source basis under the authority of 10 U.S.C 3205(a)(1), Simplified procedures for small purchases, as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.101-(b), only one… (show all)

source is responsibly available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Northrop Grumman is the OEM and has design authority for the CAINS II ASN?139 system and its baseline data (configuration, calibration, test procedures, and interface information). This data and the associated algorithms are proprietary and tightly linked to the certified hardware/software configuration. Only Northrop Grumman has the legal rights, tools, and technical expertise to generate, update, and validate this baseline without jeopardizing system performance, safety, or existing certifications. THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice outlines the Government�s intent to contract on a sole source basis with Northrop Grumman. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, to be considered by the agency to Kassidy Cross at Kassidy.a.cross.civ@us.navy.mil. However, no contract will be awarded solely on the basis of offers received in response to this presolicitation notice. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Northop Grumman directly. Contracting Office Address: A2523000 Building 441 21983 Bundy Rd Patuxent River, MD 20670 Place of Performance: Contractor�s Facility Melbourne, FL Primary Point of Contact Travora R. Levasseur Procuring Contracting Officer Travora.r.levasseur.civ@us.navy.mil Secondary Point of Contact Kassidy Cross Contract Specialist Kassidy.a.cross.civ@us.navy.mil

Who won similar work

3 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same office, same NAICS 334515.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
FED CREW INC1$67KJan 28, 2026
VIASAT INC · $VSAT1$37KApr 21, 2025
ARHAB LLC1$34KJan 21, 2026

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Competitive landscape

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  • 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
  • $6K 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
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Policy around it

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  • 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
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Market

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  • 1 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 7 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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