Sole Source Order- Research and Development, Engineering, Technical, Logistics, and Program Support Services associated with the EA-18G Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Suite

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane is seeking sole source procurement of Research and Development, Engineering, Technical, Logistics, and Program Support Services for the EA-18G Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Suite. The procurement encompasses comprehensive engineering services including engineering investigations and failure analysis, system and subsystem integration, design and redesign activities, upgrades, prototyping, Engineering Development Models for both Prime Mission Equipment and Test Equipment, as well as feasibility studies. The government intends to award this contract using 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) statutory authority, justifying the sole source approach due to lack of sufficient technical data, potential duplicative costs, and potential delays that would result from competitive procurement. While primarily targeted at the intended sole source contractor, the government will consider capability statements from other responsible sources, though the final determination remains at the government's discretion. The solicitation was issued on September 19, 2025, with responses due by October 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is specifically targeted toward Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) as the sole source contractor. The anticipated contract structure includes a one-year base period of performance with four additional one-year option periods, providing flexibility for extended program support. The total estimated contract value is $28,058,944.00 across all potential periods of performance. The contract falls under NAICS code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC code H958 for Other QC/Test/Inspect Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment. Interested parties seeking additional information should contact Megan Regan at megan.m.regan2.civ@us.navy.mil, though given the sole source nature and specific technical requirements, opportunities for alternative contractors appear limited.