Engineering support services through Initial Operational Capability (IOC

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division awarded Sierra Nevada Corporation a sole source, cost plus fixed fee contract under a Basic Ordering Agreement to provide engineering support services through Initial Operational Capability for the AN/SPN-35C Landing System Upgrade Program. This includes work on the Aircraft Control Approach Central Radar Set and the inspection, analysis, and overhaul of Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems Equipment Block I Upgrade. The contract was awarded without competition based on statutory authority and regulatory provisions allowing for sole source procurement when only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's needs. This decision was supported by a formal Class Justification and Approval dated November 2017. The contract falls under NAICS code 334511 and is managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division located in Patuxent River, Maryland. The effort is specifically designed to support the transition to Initial Operational Capability, ensuring the upgraded landing system and related radar equipment meet operational requirements. The solicitation number for this procurement was posted in August 2019, and the designated point of contact for the contract is a contract specialist at the Navy, providing oversight and coordination for the effort. This acquisition supports critical enhancements to naval aircraft landing capabilities, enabling improved radar control and system reliability.