RFBU Retrofit

The Naval Air Systems Command in Patuxent River, Maryland, has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to Mnemonics Inc., based in Melbourne, Florida, for the procurement of 109 radio frequency blanking units along with special test equipment. This contract supports the production of F/A-18E/F/G aircraft as well as the retrofit of all existing EA-18G aircraft. The procurement was conducted under a sole-source authority, recognizing Mnemonics Inc. as the exclusive developer of the RFBU with the unique expertise, facilities, manufacturing capabilities, and technical data necessary to fulfill the government's specific requirements. This action falls under the Naval Air Systems Command and aligns with NAICS code 336413, related to aerospace product and parts manufacturing. The contract number is N00019-19-C-0017, and the solicitation was posted in early March 2019. A designated contracts specialist, Matthew M. Berkau, is the primary point of contact for this procurement. The contract highlights the critical nature of specialized components in maintaining and enhancing the operational capabilities of naval aircraft and reflects the government's reliance on a single responsible source to meet these specialized needs.