16--Aircraft Components and Accessories

The Naval Air Systems Command plans to award a sole source contract to Raytheon Systems in McKinney, Texas, for the procurement of AN/APS-137D(V)5 radar systems necessary for the P-3 Anti-Surface Warfare Improvement Program. The radars will be supplied as Government Furnished Equipment, with anticipated purchases ranging from one to ten units annually during Fiscal Years 2004 through 2008. The contract will incorporate stepladder quantities, enabling the acquisition of more than ten radars in any given fiscal year. Additional procurement may include repair parts related to modifications, lifetime purchases of obsolete components, and non-recurring engineering efforts to address obsolescence challenges. Raytheon is uniquely qualified as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the AN/APS-137 radar system, possessing the specialized technical knowledge and experience to fulfill the contract requirements efficiently. This exclusivity underpins the sole source acquisition. The contract is managed by the Naval Air Systems Command, based in Patuxent River, Maryland, with contractual inquiries directed to the assigned contract specialist. The procurement falls under the category of aircraft components and accessories, supporting the modernization and sustainment of military radar capabilities on P-3 aircraft.