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Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of AN/SSQ-101B sonobuoys
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Title:  

Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of AN/SSQ-101B sonobuoys

Agency:  

U.S. Department Of Defense

State:  

Maryland

NAICS Code:  

334511

Industry:  

Aerospace and Defense

Solicitation Type:  

Request for Information

Solicitation ID:  

N00019-25-RFPREQ-APM264-0445

Open Date:  

3/24/2026

Close Date:  

4/8/2026

Project Duration:  

24 months

Last Updated:  

Description:
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking information from potential contractors for the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of AN/SSQ-101B sonobuoys. The sonobuoys must meet specific performance requirements, including reliability, service conditions, electrical, mechanical, acoustic, safety, environmental, product assurance, packaging, marking, and operating requirements. Interested contractors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and a valid DD Form 2345. They must also demonstrate their ability to meet the Key Performance Parameters for the AN/SSQ-101B production sonobuoy. Key points to consider: • The contract will be Firm Fixed-Price. • Non-recurring engineering funds will not be available. • Final sonobuoy assembly must be in the United States. • Contractors must have achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. • The contracted effort will require a Security Clearance classification of SECRET. • Businesses should be compliant with Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level III.
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Contact Information:

Donna Baumgardner

Donna.C.Baumgardner.civ@us.navy.mil

Budget Estimate (AI):

$10,000,000 – $50,000,000

The budget for this contract can be estimated based on the fact that it is for the Low-Rate Initial Production of AN/SSQ-101B sonobuoys. The exact amount is not specified in the document, but considering the complexity and the specific requirements of the sonobuoys, it is likely to be a significant amount. The contract will be Firm Fixed-Price, which suggests that the budget will be a fixed amount agreed upon by the contractor and the government. Given the information provided, a rough estimate for the budget could be in the range of $10 million to $50 million, considering the production of sonobuoys and the requirements for the contractor to have specific capabilities and certifications.

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