Sole Source Order - Research and Development, Engineering, Technical, Logistics, and Program Support Services for the P-8 ALQ-240 Electronic Support Measures (ESM) System

The Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking Research and Development, Engineering, Technical, Logistics, and Program Support Services for the P-8 ALQ-240 Electronic Support Measures (ESM) System through a sole source procurement. The engineering services requirements encompass engineering investigations and failure analysis, system/subsystem integration, design/redesign/upgrades/prototyping/Engineering Development Models of Prime Mission Equipment and Test Equipment, and feasibility studies supporting the NSWC Crane Division P-8A ALQ-240 Fleet Support Team and Foreign Military Sales customers. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on September 19, 2025, with a closing date of October 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern for any capability statements from potential contractors. While the procurement is intended as a sole source award, NSWC Crane will consider capability statements from other sources, though the final determination to compete the contract remains at the government's discretion. The contract will be classified under NAICS code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is intended to be awarded directly to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) statutory authority. The estimated total contract value is $21,643,334.00, representing a significant investment in electronic warfare capabilities for the P-8 maritime patrol aircraft. The contract structure includes a one-year base period with four potential one-year option periods, providing for up to five years of comprehensive support services. The procurement specifically supports the P-8A ALQ-240 Fleet Support Team operations at NSWC Crane Division, indicating ongoing sustainment requirements for this critical electronic support measures system. The substantial contract value and multi-year structure demonstrate the long-term commitment to maintaining and enhancing the P-8's electronic warfare capabilities.