Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract Modification

The Missile Defense Agency has published a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract Modification to Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems for a Link-16 development test event. The contract, numbered HQ085121C0001/P000XX, is classified under Product Service Code AC13 (National Defense R&D Services - Experimental Development) and falls within the Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences sector. This notice is published for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, as the government has determined that only the identified contractor possesses the requisite qualifications for this specialized work. The contracting office is located in Dahlgren, Virginia, with Sherman Mayle serving as the Contract Specialist. The notice was posted on April 23, 2026, with a closing response date of May 7, 2026.

The primary objective is to support a Link-16 development test event scheduled for calendar year 2027, with performance extending through April 30, 2028. Lockheed Martin RMS has been selected as the sole-source contractor based on its exclusive status as the J8 Aegis Weapon System Engineering Agent and Original Equipment Manufacturer of the SPY-7(V)1 Solid State Radar, which provides access to proprietary data and specialized integration capabilities unavailable elsewhere. The contractor will be responsible for establishing test architecture, providing Modeling & Simulation data to validate the Ballistic Missile Defense Operation Support System, executing interoperability testing, conducting problem investigation, and delivering specialized engineering assistance to finalize the Interface Design Document for implementation between Command and Control systems and shipboard combat systems. Due to the sole-source nature of this award, no competitive bidding is permitted, and contractors not already identified cannot participate in this opportunity. This informational notice serves to notify interested parties of the government's procurement intent and the rationale for the non-competitive award determination.