Bid guide
How to bid on Communication/Navigation Test Sets for MQ-4C Triton UAS Program, DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst needs Communication/Navigation Test Sets, Part Number 90000215, for the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program. This equipment is essential for performing functional testing, fault isolation, and verification of the drone's navigation and communication systems. It ensures avionics components operate correctly for safe and reliable aircraft operation.
The Department of Defense intends to purchase this equipment on a sole-source basis from Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp., as they are identified as the only manufacturer and distributor. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but the government will consider responses from other potential suppliers.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 31, 2026. Responses must be received by August 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. After this deadline, the government will review all submissions.
A solicitation will not be posted unless alternative offerors are identified through this RFI. The government's decision not to open this requirement to competition will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for firms that can supply specialized communication and navigation test sets, specifically Part Number 90000215, NIIN 01-709-0335. The government states that Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. is the sole manufacturer with the necessary knowledge, experience, technical expertise, and data.
If your company believes it can provide this exact equipment and has the proprietary hardware, software, and interface protocols to ensure compatibility with the MQ-4C Triton avionics architecture, you should respond to this RFI.
How to respond
To respond, you must submit your information via email to Matthew Melon at [email protected]. Responses must be received within 17 days of the publication date, by the specified deadline.
Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov is mandatory for consideration. You can access the original source of this opportunity on the portal by clicking the provided link. You may need to click the link twice to reach the specific bid page, and a free account might be required to view documents.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is a sole-source RFI, if you believe you can meet the requirement, your response should clearly demonstrate your capability. Provide specific details about how your company can supply the Communication/Navigation Test Set (P/N 90000215, NIIN 01-709-0335).
Focus on proving that you possess the requisite knowledge, experience, technical expertise, and technical data. Address how you can ensure critical compatibility with the MQ-4C Triton avionics architecture, especially regarding proprietary hardware, software, and interface protocols. Clearly state why your solution would not require cost-prohibitive reverse engineering or introduce unacceptable operational risks and schedule delays.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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