Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) Production - CVN 80 ECP-I-EMALS-0063 ILRC Deck Suspend Light (DSL) / Deck Signal Box (DSB)

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is procuring relocation engineering and installation services for the Deck Suspend Light (DSL) and Deck Signal Box (DSB) components on CVN 80 to address operational obstructions and optimize their positioning, with an estimated solicitation release on 1 January 2026 and award on 1 October 2026. The requirement addresses critical operational challenges by ensuring unobstructed functionality and seamless communication and signaling capabilities during carrier operations. This sole-source, fixed-price contract modification falls under aircraft landing equipment (PSC 1710) and NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing).

The award value is estimated between $7.5 million and $50 million, with performance at Patuxent River, Maryland (47123 Buse Rd #540). NAVAIR's contracting office N00019 HQ, working with Program Executive Office Tactical (PEO T), will execute the contract as a "C" Type instrument under the modification complex procurement activity level code for new work or changes valued at $10 million to less than $50 million. Personnel require Top Secret clearances and facilities must maintain Secret-level clearance capability.