Additional Operational Training of the High Power Transmit Set-Modernization (HPTS-M) on the E-6B Aircraft

The Naval Air Systems Command awarded a firm-fixed-price purchase order modification to Collins Aerospace for additional operational training of the High Power Transmit Set-Modernization on E-6B aircraft. This procurement was conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as a sole source acquisition, as the contracting officer determined that Collins Aerospace was the only reasonably available source capable of meeting government requirements. This determination is based on the company's status as the original equipment manufacturer and its possession of the required Simulation Integration Laboratory facilities. The contract, associated with solicitation N00019-25-RFPREQ-APM271-0225 and NAICS code 336413, will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Although a synopsis was previously posted on sam.gov to invite interest, no responses were received, further supporting the sole source justification. The action is managed by the Department of Defense through the Naval Air Systems Command office located in Patuxent River, Maryland.