Trade Study to Determine the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) Increment 1A Design Modifications Necessary for Integration into DDG 1000 Class Destroyers

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) plans to issue an order to Raytheon under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement to conduct a trade study focused on assessing whether modifications to the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) Increment 1A ship system design are necessary for its integration into the DDG 1000 class destroyers. This effort aims to determine any design changes required to ensure compatibility with the DDG 1000 platform. The procurement will be conducted under a sole-source authority, recognizing Raytheon as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling this specialized requirement. This contract opportunity, posted by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division in Patuxent River, Maryland, falls under NAICS code 334511 and pertains to specialized defense systems. Interested parties for small business or subcontracting opportunities may contact Raytheon’s Contracts Manager, Don McFarland. The procurement process is managed by designated Navy contract officials, including Contract Specialist Stacy Wills and Procurement Contracting Officer Dana Veitch. The work will support ongoing integration efforts critical to enhancing naval aviation and shipboard landing system capabilities.