Common Munitions Built-In-Test Reprogramming Equipment System (CMBRE) - Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) and Production
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force has issued an Award Notice for the Common Munitions Built-In-Test Reprogramming Equipment System (CMBRE) - Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) and Production. This contract action is a fixed-price and cost-reimbursement award made on a sole source basis to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), justified under FAR 6.302-1, "Only one Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
Scope of Work
This acquisition covers the production, repair, engineering support, and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the CMBRE system. Key deliverables include the AN/GYQ-79 CMBRE Plus, ADU-890/E, ADU-891-(V) 1/E, ADU-891-(V) 3/E, W-23 Cable Assembly, CMBRE initial spares kits, and assorted related items. The system supports various munitions, including AIM-9X, JDAM, MALD, JSOW, JASSM, SLAM-ER, SDB, BRU-61A, and AMRAAM. The place of performance is Warner Robins, GA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF), and Cost Reimbursable No Fee (CRNF) CLINs.
- Duration: One-year basic period with four one-year options.
- Period of Performance: Projected from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source).
- Award Date: Published February 24, 2026.
Justification & Background
The sole source award to NGSC is justified by the unique requirements and proprietary technical data held by the company, which no other source can provide. A Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) was posted on SAM.gov on April 2, 2024, to identify potential sources; however, two responding vendors were deemed incapable due to lack of access to NGSC's proprietary CMBRE technical data. The government has previously attempted to acquire these data rights without success. This acquisition is critical to sustain the CMBRE Plus system until the replacement system, CMBRE CE, is fully fielded, which is expected by 2031.
Contact Information
- Primary: Ashley Wynn (ashley.wynn.1@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Benjamin Wilton (benjamin.wilton@us.af.mil)