Countermeasures Signals Simulator
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, New Jersey intends to issue a sole-source Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) for Countermeasures Signals Simulators. This presolicitation notice is for informational purposes, seeking capability statements from other responsible sources. Responses are due April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This action involves the procurement of approximately seven (7) Countermeasures Signals Simulators (Part Number (P/N) 3313-AS-C01-5, National Stock Numbers (NSN) 5865-01-618-5494) to support the H-60 Program. The simulators are critical electronic countermeasures equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Award Sole-Source FFP)
- Anticipated Awardee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Capability Statement Due: April 16, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
- Published: April 1, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for information only and is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government intends to pursue a sole-source contract with NGSC, citing their status as the sole designer, developer, integrator, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Countermeasures Signals Simulator. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Subcontracting opportunities should be sought directly from Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC). No formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or additional written information is currently available. No commitments are made by the Government to issue solicitations or make awards based on responses to this notice. Responses must be made in writing via email to Suresh Jafar (suresh.jafar.civ@us.navy.mil).