Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) for Fire Control Systems Support

This is a Class Justification and Approval document authorizing multiple sole-source contract awards to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) for fire control systems support related to submarine programs. The Department of the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs Office (SSP) is the contracting activity located at Washington Navy Yard, with authority to act under this class justification expiring September 30, 2028.

GDMS will develop fire control capabilities, provide technical engineering services, and conduct developmental studies for the Fire Control Systems (FCS) associated with TRIDENT II (D5) submarine-launched ballistic missiles and the Attack Weapon Control System (AWCS). The procurement encompasses three separate efforts: (1) FY24-FY27 Fire Control Omnibus contract running October 1, 2023 through December 31, 2030; (2) FY25 Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) effective December 18, 2024 through December 17, 2027; and (3) FY26-FY28 Fire Control Omnibus contract running January 1, 2026 through December 30, 2032. Specific dollar values are redacted. All contracts permit value increases not exceeding 30 percent of total contract value to accommodate additional or unplanned requirements. The justification cites GDMS's unique technical expertise, 50+ years of prime contractor responsibility for these systems at the Pittsfield facility, specialized knowledge of design and production, and the impracticality of transitioning to another contractor due to 2-3 year qualification timelines that would create unacceptable program delays and national security risks. A Sources Sought Notice posted December 2, 2024 received no responses, and market research confirmed no viable alternatives exist.