ASTI Radome Acquistion, Crane Company

The FAA's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center has issued a forecast for the acquisition of an ASTI Radome through an 8(a) Sole Source contract under FAR 19.8, designating the opportunity exclusively for small businesses participating in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 332999 for other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing and is being pursued via Crane Company as the sole qualified vendor. The contract is intended to support critical aerospace infrastructure, though specific technical requirements and delivery timelines are not detailed in the public posting. The place of performance and exact location of delivery remain unspecified, and the acquisition is still in the forecast phase, indicating it is not yet active for bidding but signals upcoming procurement activity. Dalia Catalano is listed as the primary point of contact for inquiries, with Gerald A. Lewis serving as the Small Business Specialist to oversee compliance with 8(a) program requirements. The opportunity was posted on September 25, 2025, and is accessible through the Acquisition Gateway platform. As a sole source award under the 8(a) program, the procurement bypasses competitive bidding and is based on the designated contractor’s eligibility and capability to fulfill the requirement without alternative sources. Stakeholders are advised to monitor updates for potential release of a formal solicitation, as the current posting serves only as an advance notice of intent to award.