Radar Data Processor Refresh

The Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a sole-source, Cost-Plus Fixed Fee delivery order to Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Owego, New York, to modernize the radar data processor within the MH-60R AN/APS-153 radar system. This effort encompasses the full lifecycle of design, development, integration, and testing required to refresh the technology, ensuring enhanced capability and sustainability for both U.S. naval platforms and Foreign Military Sales variants. The work is scheduled to span five years, beginning in April 2026 and concluding in April 2031, with the contract originating under Basic Ordering Agreement N0001923G0002. The award is classified under NAICS code 336413, reflecting its focus on aerospace product and parts manufacturing, and no set-aside provisions apply. The action was formally posted on May 6, 2026, under solicitation number N00019-23-RFPREQ-APM299-0010, with performance based at Lockheed Martin’s facility in New York, while the contracting office is located at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland. Primary point of contact for the award is Amber Yurko, with Kalyn Petrillo serving as the secondary contact, both reachable through official Navy email addresses. The contract does not specify a dollar value but operates under the CPFF structure, meaning the contractor is reimbursed for allowable costs and receives a fixed fee regardless of performance outcomes, ensuring consistent incentive structure across the multi-year effort. The work supports long-term readiness and interoperability for the U.S. Navy and international partners operating the MH-60R platform.