Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of AN/SSQ-101B sonobuoys
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
Location
De Leon Springs, FL
Florida
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Presolicitation
Service / NAICS
334511
Set-Aside
NONE
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND involves low-rate initial production (lrip) of an/ssq-101b sonobuoys in De Leon Springs, Florida. This is a NONE set-aside procurement. Responses are due by May 13, 2026 (13 days remaining).
Contract Description
1. Description of Requirement The Naval Air Systems Command, (NAVAIR) Patuxent River, Maryland, Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems (ASW) Program Office (PMA-264) intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC (Sparton), 5612 Johnson Lake Road, De Leon Springs, FL 32130, on an other than full and open competition basis. This contract will be for the effort, materials, and supplies required to manufacture, assemble, and deliver an estimated 4,100 AN/SSQ-101B production sonobuoys for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. These sonobuoys are critical sensors required by the United States Navy (USN) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) forces to detect, classify, and localize adversary submarines during peacetime and combat operations. The anticipated award date is in FY 2027. 2. Non...
Timeline
Posted Date
Apr 28, 2026
Response Deadline
May 13, 2026
13 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
This is a NONE set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
Work will be performed in De Leon Springs, Florida. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required NONE certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Florida
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND before
Harder to Win If…
- !Only 13 days remaining to prepare your response
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this NONE contract?
This opportunity requires NONE certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of May 13, 2026.
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