SAM #HQCA-2026-A-092

NAVWAR award for towed-array production, testing, and sustainment

NAVWAR awarded Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems a sole-source contract for towed-array production and sustainment. - Government buyer: Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), for Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Undersea, Maritime Surveillance Systems Program Office (PMS 485). - Awardee and OEM: Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems. - Award value: approximately $145 million. - Products requested: - Towed arrays and towed-array module assemblies; no part numbers or quantities are specified. - Onboard repair parts, materials, and spares; quantities are not specified. - Services requested: - Production, integration, assembly, testing, and delivery of towed arrays and modules. - Full Factory Acceptance and Certification Testing. - Sustainment, post-delivery support, and engineering services for repair and refurbishment of existing towed arrays, including the array refurbishment program. - Notable requirement: The notice cites a sole-source rationale based on specialized production facilities, handling equipment, tools, and test equipment needed to meet the Navy’s requirements. - Period of performance: One-year base period with four one-year option periods.

Description

Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). 

Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority: Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) and (iii), LM RMS is the only known source with the production facilities, handling equipment, specialized tools, facilities, and test equipment designed for producing the towed arrays and module assemblies and conduct Full Factory Acceptance and Certification Testing. 

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