Synopsis; Sole Source to Lockheed Martin

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is seeking to acquire M299 LONGBOW HELLFIRE (LBHF) Launcher production, spares, and engineering services through a sole source procurement. The solicitation (SPRRA2-25-R-0030) is restricted exclusively to Lockheed Martin under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) due to unavailable technical data. The contract will be a subsumable against existing Umbrella Contract SPE4AX22D9000, supporting the Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project Office and PEO Missiles and Space FRAB programs. Interested contractors must meet strict prequalification requirements, with foreign firms required to process requests through their respective embassies. The response deadline is set for January 24, 2025, which is 15 days from the posting date of January 6, 2025.

The procurement involves manufacturing the M299 Launcher, capable of carrying and launching up to four HELLFIRE Longbow or Joint Air-to-Ground Missile munitions, including the Launcher Electronics Assembly and associated components. Key components include the launcher itself (NSN 1440-01-393-6361), electronics assembly, circuit cards, transformer/rectifier assembly, wiring harnesses, and rail assembly. The contract requires compliance with ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001 quality standards, environmental stress screening, parts obsolescence management, and cybersecurity protocols. While no specific set-aside is designated, the procurement is uniquely positioned as a sole source opportunity. Contractors will be expected to provide comprehensive production status reporting, maintain configuration control, conduct First Article Testing, and deliver technical data packages throughout the project's duration.