Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, through its Navigation and Maritime Systems Division, was awarded a $4.86M firm fixed-price definitive contract by the Naval Supply Systems Command on July 29, 2022, for the supply of MAST SECTION items (National Stock Number 7H-5985-016608614-L1). The contract, which has no set-aside designation, extends until April 14, 2031, and will be performed in Charlottesville, Virginia. As a Level 1 item requirement, the solicitation specified that only approved sources with inspection systems certified under MIL-I-45208A or equivalent could compete. The originating pre-solicitation, posted in May 2022, indicated this was a ship and marine equipment component procurement under NAICS code 333990.
This award reflects Northrop Grumman's established position as a critical supplier of specialized maritime and navigation systems to the Department of the Navy. The company, a large defense contractor with no set-aside requirements, has extensive experience delivering mission-critical naval equipment and technical support through its various divisions and significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contracts with naval and maritime agencies. The extended performance period through 2031 indicates a long-term supply commitment for this marine equipment component supporting ongoing naval operations and fleet maintenance requirements.