FY27-28 Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) Transponder System

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Thales USA, Inc. of Overland Park, Kansas for the procurement of FY27-28 Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) requirements. The total estimated quantity required for this procurement is 10 TACAN AN/URN-32 Beacon Kits, 10 URN-32 Remote Control Status Unit (RCSU) Upgrade Kits, 20 AN/URN-33 TACAN Systems, 30 OE-4691 Antenna Systems with Antenna Lanyards, 152 High Power Amplifier (HPA) Assemblies, 38 Low Power Amplifier (LPA) Assemblies, 38 Remote Monitor Maintenance Control (RMMC) Kits and associated technical data. The quantities listed above are approximations. The estimated period of performance is 3 years. As the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the TACAN AN/URN-32 and AN/URN-33, Thales is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, data and technical expertise to provide the required supplies and services. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source', and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Firms interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact Rachel Snyder, Thales USA, Inc Contracts Manager, at rachel.snyder@thalesatmus.com, or visit https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/supplier-relations. THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any responses received. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for an award or order.