Radio Frequency Blanking Units (RFBUs) Production & Retrofit

The Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity contract to Mnemonics, Inc. for the production and retrofit of Radio Frequency Blanking Units in support of F/A-18E/F and EA-18G airframe change modification kits for the USN and RAAF. This sole-source procurement, valued at an estimated 126 million dollars covering fiscal years 2023 through 2026, was executed under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer and developer of the units, Mnemonics, Inc. was identified as the only responsible source with the necessary technical data, facilities, and manufacturing expertise to meet the agency's requirements. The contract, managed by the Department of Defense in Patuxent River, Maryland, with performance taking place in Melbourne, Florida, is categorized under NAICS code 336411. The procurement process transitioned from a standard Justification and Approval to a Class Justification and Approval, receiving final authorization on August 10, 2023. This agreement ensures the continued integration of critical RFBU components and retrofit kits essential for the operational readiness of the specified aircraft airframes.