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 Department of the Navy / NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified sources for Low Probability of Intercept Altimeter (LPIA) Production and Repair. This effort supports the LPIA system, including the R/T-1805/APN Receiver/Transmitter units and associated software. The Government anticipates an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Responses are due May 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The LPIA is an advanced radar altimeter used across military services, featuring frequency-hopped, spread-spectrum waveforms for high accuracy and jamming resistance. The LPIA R/T-1805/APN is a Form, Fit, and enhanced Function (FFF) replacement for the AN/APN-194(V) family. The contractor will be responsible for:
- Production, engineering, and logistics support.
- Delivery and repair of LPIA units.
- Ensuring conformity to current LPIA specifications, waveforms, RF characteristics, and interfaces with existing aircraft antennas.
Required Capabilities
Interested parties should demonstrate experience in:
- Radar altimeters, especially those with Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) characteristics.
- Obsolescence management, including component redesign and re-qualification.
- Lifecycle logistics, engineering, and technical support for complex avionics systems.
- Robust supply chain management for authentic electronic components.
- Military aviation software development, testing, and licensing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Anticipated IDIQ contract)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Systems Instrument Manufacturing)
- Response Due: May 23, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
- Published: May 11, 2026
- Incumbent: BAE Systems (Contract N00421-24-C-0052, ends May 2026)
- Place of Performance: Wayne, NJ
Submission Requirements
Capabilities statements, limited to 10 pages, must include:
- Company Information (Name, Address, UEI, CAGE, POC).
- Business Size/Status (under NAICS 334511, including socioeconomic status).
- Description of ability to perform the Scope of Work.
- Summary of relevant past performance (contract numbers, customer POCs, work description).
- Description of facilities, personnel, and quality assurance processes.
Submission Instructions
Email capabilities statements to Grace Gillespie at grace.a.gillespie.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "Response to Sources Sought for LPIA IDIQ".
Additional Notes
This is for market research only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue one. The Government will not award a contract based on this notice.