SAM #N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM231-0370

Sole-Source E-2D Mission Computer & Displays Software Development for MUM-T (Northrop Grumman)

This opportunity involves a sole-source contract for advanced software development supporting the E-2D aircraft: - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD - Department of the Navy, Department of Defense - OEM Highlight: - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the E-2D aircraft - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Non-recurring engineering services for design, software development, testing, and evaluation of E-2D Mission Computer and Displays (MCD) software - Purpose: Support end-to-end demonstrations of Manned/Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) - No specific part numbers or hardware quantities provided; focus is on applied R&D services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source justification under FAR 6.302-1 ('Only One Responsible Source') - Northrop Grumman is the only source with the required expertise and proprietary knowledge - Cost Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract structure - Period of Performance: - 18 months after contract award - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters, Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD (contracting office) - Melbourne, Florida (Northrop Grumman location)

Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a sole-source, Cost Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) type contract with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC), Melbourne, Florida to perform non-recurring efforts necessary for the design, software development, testing, and evaluation of the E-2D Mission Computer and Displays (MCD) software required to support end-to-end demonstrations of Manned/Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T). The anticipated period of performance will be 18 months after contract award. As the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the E-2D aircraft, NGC is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical expertise to provide the required supplies and services. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, ‘Only One Responsible Source’, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.  A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any responses received.  There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above.  Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.  Companies interested in subcontracting should contact Stephanie Diaz at Stephanie.DiazLatorre@ngc.com. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a delivery order.

Product Service Code: AC12 – National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense – Military; Applied Research

NAICS:  541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Place of Performance: USA

Primary Point of Contact:

Laura Akowskey

Contract Specialist

Laura.m.akowskey.civ@us.navy.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Brittany S. Reynolds

Procuring Contracting Officer

brittany.s.reynolds3.civ@us.navy.mil

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