Special Aperture Full Array Radar Integration (SAFARI)

Location: Maryland
Posted: Feb 26, 2026
Due: Mar 13, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 58 - Communications, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment
Solicitation No: N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM290-0605
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Special Aperture Full Array Radar Integration (SAFARI)
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Notice ID
N00019-26-RFPREQ-APM290-0605
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Major Command
NAVAIR
Sub Command
NAVAIR HQS
Office
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Feb 26, 2026 03:43 pm EST
  • Original Response Date: Mar 13, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Mar 28, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: 5841 - RADAR EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Severn , MD 21144
    USA
Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Executive Office (PEO) Assault (A) Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office (PMA-290) intends to award a contract, in 3rd quarter CY2026, on an other than full and open competition basis with Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMCO) of Severn, Maryland to support integration, flight test, and pre- and post-test analysis of the Government-owned GOTCHA system as a Special Aperture Full Array Radar Integration (SAFARI) demonstration prototype. These requirements will be procured pursuant of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B). This synopsis is for informational purposes only. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should be directed to Mr. Matthew Bridgers at matthew.x1.bridgers@lmco.com.


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Contracting Office Address
  • NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS CMD HEADQUARTERS NAVAL AIR STATION
  • PATUXENT RIVER , MD 20670-5000
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
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History
  • Feb 26, 2026 03:43 pm ESTPresolicitation (Original)
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