JA 26-0041_FY27 Fuze Ceiling Increase_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for the use of other than full and open competition for a contract modification.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is authorizing a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract modification to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Defense Systems (NGSC-DS) on contract N00019-24-D-0104. The modification supports the PMA-201 Fuze Munition Unit (FMU)-139D/B program and adds a ceiling of $97 million to account for Fiscal Year 2027 requirements. The supplies covered include the FMU-139D/B Fuze System, Accessory Kits, Trainer Fuzes, Power Cables, Closure Rings, ancillary hardware, and Fuzing Units in support of the U.S. Navy (USN), U.S. Air Force (USAF), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer procurements. Significant world events in Ukraine, Israel, and other areas have resulted in increased demand for the FMU-139D/B beyond the initial contract value.

The J&A justifies the non-competitive award under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) based on unacceptable schedule delay. NGSC-DS is the only vendor with a fully qualified FMU-139D/B Fuze System meeting government standards and possesses exclusive knowledge and access to technical data necessary to fulfill requirements without delay. The original IDIQ contract N00019-15-D-0030 was competitively awarded in 2015, with a Technical Data Package (TDP) completion estimated for Q1 FY 2030. A competitive follow-on contract would require two years before first fuze production, creating a two-year delivery gap that would impact fleet readiness. A Sources Sought Notice was published on SAM.gov on December 10, 2025, with no responses received. The Contracting Officer determined the cost as fair and reasonable prior to contract award.