The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division intends to award a sole-source contract modification to Raytheon Technologies Corporation for software modifications to the Digital Control Panel for F-5 Adversary aircraft. This Phase 2 modification will add four software loader kits and extend the contract period of performance through Fiscal Year 2027. Raytheon is the original equipment manufacturer, sole designer, and intellectual property holder, making any other source infeasible due to substantial duplication of costs. The work supports the Department of the Navy’s fleet, with performance location not specified. No budget amount is provided in this informational notice.

This is a Sources Sought notice for a potential future contract modification to update the APX-119 Digital Control Panel software on F-5N/F aircraft to improve pilot safety by reducing heads-down time. The planned modification would add the acquisition of four software loader kits and extend the contract's period of performance to Fiscal Year 2027. The government anticipates this is a sole-source requirement for the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, due to proprietary design and limited data rights, but is seeking capability statements to identify any other potential sources. Capability statements are due by 18 May 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT and must be submitted via email to the specified contacts. The notice emphasizes this is for market research only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment from the government.