Multifunctional Information Distribution System On Ship Modernization Production

The Multifunctional Information Distribution System On Ship (MIDS) Modernization Production master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is a comprehensive contract vehicle established by the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) to support the modernization of naval combat systems, shipboard networks, and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities. The BPA focuses on procuring and developing build-to-print Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) on-ship modernization systems, with a total shared ceiling of $150 million. The contract originated from a solicitation seeking to acquire 14 build-to-print MOS Mod systems, with an emphasis on advanced electronic components, shipboard cabinets, and integrated communication technologies.

Task orders under this BPA are consistently awarded as firm-fixed-price contracts, typically ranging from $3.3 million to $10.2 million, with performance periods spanning 12-18 months. Two primary prime contractors have been consistently awarded task orders: Laurel Technologies Partnership (a subsidiary of Leonardo SPA) and Data Link Solutions LLC (a joint venture of BAE Systems and Collins Aerospace). Performance locations include Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The contract does not utilize any specific set-aside designations, indicating full and open competition. Subcontractors frequently include specialized firms like Blue TECH Inc., Advanced Conversion Technology Inc., and 901 D LLC, providing complementary services such as IT solutions, power supply products, and electronic hardware. The funding agency, NAVWAR, supports these task orders to continuously modernize naval communication and information distribution systems.