Navigational Bridge Services

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command established a Master IDIQ for Navigational Bridge Services on December 22, 2021, with a last date to order of December 21, 2026 — approximately five months remaining. The vehicle procures systems and service support for MSC vessel bridge electronic communication equipment, navigation equipment, steering gear, and safety systems, specifically Original Equipment Manufacturer Northrop Grumman/Sperry Marine brand equipment.

Ordering activity has remained steady. MSC awarded 32 task orders over the vehicle's first four-plus years, averaging roughly 7 to 8 per year; 2 orders have been placed in 2026 as of mid-February. Combined task-order potential value stands at $1.1 million, with $1 million obligated — meaning 98 percent of the vehicle's capacity has been drawn down. All task orders carry no set-aside designation and are firm-fixed-price awards.

Four prime contractors share the workload. NAV Systems Inc. leads by potential value at $575 thousand across 7 orders. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation appears twice in the awardee list — once holding 12 orders worth $111 thousand potential value and again holding 6 orders worth $202 thousand, for a combined $313 thousand across 18 award lines. Barney A Cagle holds 7 orders valued at $187 thousand. Task orders cluster around specific ship classes (T-AOE, T-AO, T-AKE, USNS-designated vessels) and cover repairs, component replacements, guidance system upgrades, and annual maintenance. Recent awards include a steering control system modification with autopilot upgrade ($427.6 thousand ceiling in September 2025) and voyage data recorder services in the $5.7 to $48.1 thousand range.

Military Sealift Command funds 31 of 32 orders, with a single $10 thousand order placed by the broader Department of the Navy. Individual task-order ceilings range from $1.7 thousand to $427.6 thousand, with most awards falling between $9 thousand and $68 thousand. The vehicle's narrow scope, small dollar envelope, and high obligation rate signal limited remaining opportunity under this family before the December 2026 cutoff.

The Contractor shall provide systems and service support for MSC vessel's bridge electronic communication equipment, navigation equipment, steering gear, and various safety systems, specifically Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Northrop Grumman/Sperry Marine OEM brand equipment.