MAST IDIQ - Low Probability of Intercept Altimeter (LPIA) Production and Repair
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for a Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Low Probability of Intercept Altimeter (LPIA) Production and Repair. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals. The Government intends to award this contract on a sole-source basis to BAE Systems due to their proprietary data rights and status as the original developer. However, other responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements. Responses are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This IDIQ will cover the production, repair, and engineering support for the LPIA R/T-1805/APN Receiver/Transmitter (R/T). The LPIA is an advanced radar altimeter operating in the 4200 MHz to 4400 MHz band, designed to improve survivability, reliability, and maintainability of fleet aircraft. It serves as a Form, Fit, and enhanced Function (FFF) replacement for the AN/APN-194(V) family of receiver transmitters. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring the LPIA conforms to current specifications, waveforms, RF characteristics, responses, and interfaces with existing aircraft antennas.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single Award IDIQ (Presolicitation Notice)
- Anticipated Order Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery orders
- Period of Performance: Five (5) year ordering period
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) with intent to award to BAE Systems (10 U.S.C.3204(a)(1))
- Product Service Code (PSC): 5841 Radar Equipment, Airborne
- NAICS Code: 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Incumbent: BAE Systems (Contract N00421-24-C-0052, FFP/CPFF, ends May 2026)
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 2:00 p.m. EST
- Published: April 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Wayne, NJ
Submittal Information
Interested businesses may submit a brief capability statement package, no more than 10 pages, demonstrating their capabilities. Submissions must include company details (name, address, CAGE, size, POCs) and be emailed as UNCLASSIFIED to Contract Specialist Grace Gillespie (grace.a.gillespie.civ@us.navy.mil). No phone calls will be accepted. Questions should be directed to Grace Gillespie or Contracting Officer Travora Levasseur (travora.r.levasseur.civ@us.navy.mil). Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact BAE Systems directly.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only. The Government places value on information received to finalize its acquisition strategy, but a response is not required to be eligible for future procurement. Proprietary data will be protected.