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Dual Band Decoy (DBD) Full Rate Production 1
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) located at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, plans to negotiate and award a contract to BAE Systems for the production of approximately 120 Dual Band Decoys (DBD) annually, along with associated repair support equipment for the F/A-18E/F aircraft platforms. This contract will include fixed price and cost type line items, covering a base year plus up to two option years, intended to fulfill requirements from Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2029. The work is to be performed in Nashua, New Hampshire, under NAICS code 334511. This procurement will be conducted under a sole-source justification in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as BAE Systems is uniquely qualified, possessing exclusive manufacturing technology, infrastructure, and platform expertise necessary to meet the government's requirements. No other vendor can provide these supplies or services. The notice posted is not a request for proposals; instead, the information provided by interested parties will assist in determining future competitive opportunities. The deadline for responses is May 20, 2026, and all communications should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Elizabeth Lamb.
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Nashua, NH, 03060, USASet-Aside
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award a contract with fixed price and cost type line items to BAE Systems. The contract will procure an estimated quantity of approximately 120 Dual Band Decoys (DBD) per year as well as associated support equipment repairs in support of the F/A-18E/F platforms. This contract is planned to contain a base year with up to two option years and is intended to satisfy requirements for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 through FY2029.
This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” BAE Systems is the only contractor who possesses the manufacturing technology, infrastructure, capacity, and platform qualifications to complete all requirements detailed in the related Sources Sought Notice posted to SAM.gov on 17 April 2026. No other source has the technical qualifications and necessary resources to perform the work described herein, nor will any other supplies or services satisfy the Government’s requirements.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining future competitive opportunities. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed to the Contract Specialist, Elizabeth V. Lamb at elizabeth.v.lamb2.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses to this notice must be submitted by 20 May 2026.