Common IFF Digital Transponder (CXP) System

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to acquire approximately 17 AN/APX-117 Common Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Digital Transponders through a delivery order under a sole source indefinite delivery indefinite quantity production contract with BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Inc., located in Greenlawn, NY. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 334511, which covers manufacturing related to search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments. The acquisition is justified on a sole source basis because BAE Systems is the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the AN/APX-117 system, possessing unique technical expertise, facilities, and proprietary data necessary for the system’s repairs and continued production. The contract does not intend to utilize FAR Part 12 provisions and is executed under statutory authority that recognizes only one responsible source can fulfill the agency’s requirements. Subcontracting opportunities for interested firms are available through a designated contact at BAE Systems. The contract is managed by NAVAIR in Patuxent River, MD, with specified points of contact at the Department of Defense for contractual and acquisition matters, ensuring close oversight and communication throughout the procurement process. The delivery will be performed at BAE Systems' Greenlawn facility, emphasizing the specialized nature of the work tied to the original manufacturer.