URT - 140 Radio Beacon

2026-11-03

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY . This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government . All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary , and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government . The Naval Air Warfare Center , Aircraft Division ( NAWCAD ), Patuxent River , Maryland is requesting information and conducting market research to identify and determine if there are potential sources which have the capabilities to procure parts and repair units of the URT - 140 Radio Beacon . As part of its market research , NAVAIR - PMA202 is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement . The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes . This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of NAVAIR – PMA202 market research . No Request For Quote ( RFQ ) exists ; therefore , do not request a copy of the RFQ . Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which the NAVAIR – PMA202 can issue any contract . This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFP or RFQ . The Government does not intend to award a contract vehicle based only on responses to this Sources Sought . All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked " Proprietary " will be protected and handled accordingly . Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response . Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned . Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought . NAVAIR – PMA202 will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought . Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought . Interested sources shall provide a response detailing their capability to procure parts and repair URT - 140 Radio Beacon Sets . The beacon set is critical to aircrew safety and survivability and is the currently fielded system . The Government anticipates a need for approximately 1500 - 2200 repairs per year . Repairs may include component - level troubleshooting and replacement , board replacement , software updates , and performance testing to ensure compliance with original specifications necessary to restore the beacon sets to full operational capability and ensure reliable performance in emergency situations . The Government requires that potential respondents have demonstrated experience in performing repairs to aviation safety - critical equipment . Respondents should clearly detail how they would propose to manage the challenges associated with repairing an item where the OEM ( Elbit Systems ) retains full control of the technical data , including how they would obtain necessary technical documentation , approvals , and proprietary parts in a timely manner to minimize downtime and ensure rapid return of serviceable beacon sets . Respondents should provide a brief description of their experience repairing similar types of electronic equipment , including any relevant past performance data ( if available ). Respondents should also describe their ability to rapidly respond to urgent repair requests and their surge capacity to handle unexpected increases in demand , considering the criticality of these beacon sets to aircrew safety . The Government anticipates a potential solicitation for these repair services in Fiscal Year 2026 - 2028 . The Government does not possess or own data rights necessary to distribute for this effort . Any interested parties MUST copy all parties listed below : Jamie Billig , Contracting Officer - james . d . billig . civ @ us . navy . milTyesha Parker , Contract Specialist - tyesha . m . parker . civ @ us . navy . milAlso , please note telephonic responses WILL NOT be accepted . The proposed contract actions for the procurement are those for which the Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U . S . C . 3204 ( a )( 1 ) and FAR 6 . 302 - 1 , “ Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements .” This posting is also a request for information , interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement with a capability statement . The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis . Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement . A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government . No phone inquiries will be entertained . Responses shall be made in writing by E - mail to the attention of Ms . Tyesha M . Parker , tyesha . m . parker . civ @ us . navy . mil , or Mr . Jamie Billig , james . d . billig . civ @ us . navy . mil , using the contact information provided in this synopsis . Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Elbit Systems SAR and Data Links .

Maryland

2026-05-02