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MQ-25 Radio Frequency Blanker Unit (RFBU) and Advanced Networking Tactical System Hardware Build 2.2
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to award a sole-source contract to The Boeing Company for critical obsolescence efforts related to the Radio Frequency Blanker Unit (RFBU) and the integration of the Advanced Tactical System Hardware Build 2.2 (ANTS HB 2.2) to support the MQ-25A program. Since Boeing is the exclusive designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MQ-25A unmanned aircraft, it possesses the specialized staff, facilities, and technical expertise necessary to fulfill these requirements, making it the only responsible source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR Subpart 6.302-1. This procurement aims to address the interrelated impacts on the MQ-25A platform, ensuring continued development and obsolescence mitigation. Interested parties are invited to submit their interest and capability information in writing by August 22, 2025, for consideration, although this notice does not constitute a solicitation for competitive proposals. The government retains sole discretion to decide whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the responses received. All communications should be directed via email or U.S. mail to designated contacts at NAVAIR, with no phone inquiries accepted. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact Boeing directly. The contract will be performed primarily in Saint Louis, Missouri, and the solicitation is posted on SAM.gov for further details.
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Saint Louis, MO, USASet-Aside
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD, intends to award a contract to The Boeing Company for the procurement of obsolescence efforts for a Radio Frequency Blanker Unit (RFBU) and the associated non-recurring engineering (NRE) and integration of the Advanced Tactical System Hardware Build 2.2 (ANTS HB 2.2) to support the development of the MQ-25A program. In addition, this award will include the replacement of the Encrypted Mass Storage Solution with a new form, fit, function data transfer system (DTS) 1+ with software changes.
For this proposed action, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C.3204(a)(l) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other type of suppliers or services will satisfy agency requirements." Boeing is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MQ-25A unmanned aircraft and therefore, Boeing is the only contractor with the experienced staff, necessary plants, equipment, suppliers, and technical understanding of what is required by the contract, resulting in the unique capability to address the interrelated impacts on each other and on the MQ-25A program.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested
parties. however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract effort based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by e-mail or U.S mail to the attention of Janet Kennedy or Jennifer Alvey using the contact information provided in this synopsis. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact The Boeing Company directly via Brad Westerfeld at bradley.r.westerfeld@boeing.com.
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