Opportunity
SAM #N6893626SIMACQDB0000MEB0000M0288
Sole Source Procurement: KRATOS OpenEdge 2500 System with Maintenance and Installation
Buyer
Naval Air Warfare Center
Posted
April 17, 2026
Respond By
April 22, 2026
Identifier
N6893626SIMACQDB0000MEB0000M0288
NAICS
334418, 334511, 336419, 336992
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD), part of the Department of the Navy under the Department of Defense, is announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for a direct replacement system. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) - Department of the Navy, Department of Defense - OEM and Vendor: - Kratos (OEM and sole vendor) - Address: 12515 Academy Ridge View, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 - Products/Services Requested: - KRATOS OpenEdge 2500 system (direct replacement) - Maintenance and installation services for the OpenEdge 2500 - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; not a request for competitive quotes - SAM.gov registration required - Certification through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) for access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) - Place of Performance: - Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, CA - No other OEMs or vendors mentioned; Kratos is highlighted as the sole source.
Description
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.
In accordance with FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for:
KRATOS OpenEdge 2500 with maintenance and installation
To Kratos, 12515 Academy Ridge View Colorado Springs, CO 80921 as the only source due to these being a direct replacement.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 4/22/26, 12PM PST. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-DB0000M/EB0000M-0288 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule. Written responses to this notice shall be submitted to email: miranda.m.zamarron.civ@us.navy.mil.
All vendors must be registered at https://sam.gov/ prior to submitting quotes. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take at least 10-15 days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an 'Active' status as the government cannot award an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration.
Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.