Summary
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), headquartered at Patuxent River, Maryland, has issued a presolicitation notice (N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM231-0426) for the Advanced Tactical Data Networking Effort. This sole-source, Cost Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) procurement is directed to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) in Melbourne, Florida, to perform non-recurring engineering activities including design, software development, testing, and evaluation of the E-2D Mission Computer and Displays (MCD) software to enhance the platform's capability to architect and assess low latency data routing utilizing existing datalinks. The contract carries an anticipated period of performance of 24 months from award and is classified under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with product service code AC12, with the sole-source determination made under Title 10, U.S. Code 2304(c)(1) / FAR 6.302-1.