SAM #N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM251-0363

Sole-Source Support for Advanced Arresting Gear and EMALS on Ford Class Carriers

This opportunity involves the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) seeking sole-source orders with General Atomics to support the U.S. Navy's Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) and Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) programs for Ford Class Carriers. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Department of the Navy - OEM Highlight: - General Atomics is the sole-source OEM for all requested products and services - Products and Services Requested: - Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for hardware and software upgrades, retrofits, and configuration changes - Spare and repair parts, including production and modification of ancillary equipment - Special tooling and training devices for support and modifications - Depot planning support for maintenance and stand-up - Test and evaluation support for system performance and experimentation - Technical publications, including development and revision of manuals and maintenance procedures - Obsolescence management, including life-of-type purchases and mitigation - Fleet technical support for engineering, logistics, and maintenance - Emergent repair efforts for technical issues during maintenance - Logistics support, including life-cycle support, logistics forecasting, and demilitarization - Training services for AAG and EMALS systems - Engineering investigations for failure reporting and corrective action - Market research to determine alternative sources - Supplier management for BOA relationships - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source procurement with General Atomics for highly specialized aircraft launch and recovery systems - Support focused on Ford Class Carriers, specifically USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) - Emphasis on life-cycle support, obsolescence management, and rapid response to emergent technical issues - Period of performance authority expires June 23, 2026

Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded a not-to-exceed $53,286,025 cost reimbursable order (N0001926F0134) against an existing basic ordering agreement (N0001921G0014).  This order provides non-recurring engineering, to include detailed system design and development efforts, production of prototype test articles, testing and development of all supporting technical and logistical documentation, for an Advanced Arresting Gear Engine Room Isolation solution in support of the Ford Class Carriers for the Navy. Work will be performed in San Diego, California (82%); Tupelo, Mississippi (14%); and Boston, Massachusetts (2%) and is expected to be completed in October 2028.

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