Engineering and technical support for AN/APG-65 and AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD is seeking capable sources to provide engineering and technical support for AN/APG-65 and AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars installed on F/A-18C/D/E/F aircraft at CONUS and OCONUS locations. The Contractor shall provide on-site representatives with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to support the maintenance, reliability, and readiness of the AESA Radar.

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP), if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. The information submitted will be used for informational purposes only to help the Government determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.

Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement of no more than five (5) pages in length. The capability statement should demonstrate the ability to perform the work described. The submission should include:

• Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Primary Point of Contact
• Business Size under the specified 336411 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code

A detailed summary of company’s experience with:

• AN/APG-65 or AN/APG-79 AESA radars (or similar airborne radar systems).
• On-site technical support for military avionics systems.
• Maintenance, reliability, and readiness support for complex electronic systems.
• Experience with Department of War (DoW) technical documentation relevant to avionics and radar systems.

Any other information or documentation that describes the capabilities, interfaces, and specifications that may be relevant to this effort

Responses shall be limited to submitted electronically to the e-mail address provided below. Responses are requested by 3/17/2026. Earliest possible response is encouraged. Responses will be reviewed, and additional information may be requested from individual sources, if desired by the Government.