Common IFF Digital Transponder (CPX) System

The Naval Air Systems Command has initiated a sole source award to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Electronic Systems Sector, Land and Self Protection Systems Division, under basic ordering agreement N00019-10-G-0004, order -0505. This contract focuses on the repair, modification, and updating of Department of the Navy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures test assets and their associated shipping containers. The scope of work covers critical components including Control Indicator Units, Signal Processors, Infrared-Missile Warning Sensors, Advanced Threat Warning Sensors, Guardian Laser Tracker Assemblies, and Multi-purpose End-to-end Optical Laser Stimulators. Northrop Grumman was selected as the sole source due to its unique role in the design, development, integration, production, and depot maintenance of the system. Additionally, related procurement activities involve a sole source IDIQ contract award to BAE Systems for Common Identification Friend or Foe Digital Transponder Systems for fiscal years 2015-2016. This effort encompasses hardware, Mode 5 Change Kits, logistics, engineering support, and ADS-B Receive Capability modifications for AN/APX-117A/118A(V) and AN/APX-123A(V) systems. This specific award is justified by BAE Systems' exclusive possession of necessary technical data and facilities, with the government seeking to avoid significant duplicative costs. These efforts are managed through the Naval Air Systems Command office located in Patuxent River, Maryland.