58 -- Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS)

The contract involves the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) System Development and Demonstration (SDD) procurement managed by the Naval Air Systems Command under the Department of Defense. The key aspect of this notice is that ARINC Engineering Services (AES), based in Annapolis, MD, has been officially cleared to compete as a prime contractor or subcontractor in this upcoming competitive process. AES currently holds contracts as the prime contractor for the JPALS Local Area Differential GPS (LDGPS) and Shipboard Relative GPS (SRGPS) Technology Development programs. The Government has assessed and determined that there is no organizational conflict of interest that would prevent AES from participating, despite their existing involvement in related JPALS technology development contracts. The determination to allow AES to compete aligns with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) and reflects a decision in the best interests of the Government. This competitive procurement opportunity was posted on December 8, 2004, and is identified under solicitation number Reference-Number-JPALSRFI-4, with the pertinent NAICS code 334511. The contracting office is located in Patuxent River, MD, and the point of contact for this procurement is Lynda D. Frattone, the Procurement Contracting Officer, who can be reached via email or phone as noted. The overarching goal of this procurement is to advance the development and demonstration phase of the JPALS technology, which is critical for precision aircraft landing capabilities.