Procurement of PRC-648 Personal Locator Beacons
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Special Notice
Solicitation #
N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0322
NAICS
336413
PSC
1680
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
July 16, 2026
Response due
July 31, 2026
Place of performance
Holon
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is procuring PRC-648 Personal Locator Beacons, a product classified under NAICS code 336413, which pertains to aircraft and aircraft parts manufacturing. This procurement is not set aside for a specific business type, making it open to all eligible contractors. As a Special Notice, this procurement is not a formal solicitation, and interested parties should track the opportunity for updates rather than preparing a bid.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) intends to procure on a sole-source basis the purchase of thirty (30) each, PRC-648 Personal Locator Beacon’s (PLB) for E-2D Production Flight Crews (P/N 21530912775) from Elbit Systems, CAGE Code 3686A. This action supports the procurement of thirty (30) each, PRC-648 Personal Locator Beacon’s (PLB) for E-2D Production Flight Crews, under contract N00421-25-G-0007. The estimated award date is 31 Aug 2026 and the estimated value is $150,000. The estimated delivery date is 01 December 2026. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
Purpose of this Notice:
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, 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 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 via e-mail to the attention of Mr. Chris Woehrer using the contact information provided in this synopsis. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Elbit Systems.
Primary POC: Kathryn Denton
Secondary POC: Chris Woehrer
Contracting Office Address :
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)
21983 Bundy Road, Bldg 441
Patuxent River, Maryland 20670
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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