Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) / Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) Production - CVN 81 Hampton Storage Management Services Expansion

The Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters is procuring expansion of material management services and storage capacity support for the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) / Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) Production program on CVN 81 Hampton, with an estimated solicitation release on January 1, 2026, and estimated award on October 1, 2026. The requirement expands Hampton, Virginia storage capacity by 2,000 square feet to enhance material handling, improve operational efficiency, and mitigate risks from material shortages or delays. This is a sole-source, fixed-price modification under a "C" type contract classified under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing).

The estimated award value ranges from $7.5 million to $50 million, with place of performance at 47123 Buse Road #540, Patuxent River, Maryland 20670. Contract performance falls under the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) with contracting office UIC N00019-HQ and program office TPM251. Personnel clearances must reach Top Secret; facility clearance to Secret is required. The procurement is classified as a Modification Complex award (MOD-COM PALT code) and released in the FY26 Q2 forecast cycle with anticipated award in FY27 Q1.