Delivery Order for the Procurement and Repair of Commercial Items
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 Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD), has awarded a Delivery Order for the procurement and repair of Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) and associated services. This sole source award was made to Rockwell Collins, Inc. under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00421-21-G-0005, utilizing FAR Part 12 for the acquisition of commercial items. The award supports the ongoing Software Support and Risk Reduction efforts for the CH-53K Avionics Management System (AMS) upgrade.
Scope of Work
This Delivery Order covers the procurement and delivery of new Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), as well as the repair and return of existing WRAs. These items are essential for ongoing lab, ground, and flight development and testing activities related to the CH-53K Avionics Management System (AMS) upgrade. The scope also includes various support services such as repair/modification, spare/repair parts, hardware, development/modification of support equipment, test and integration support, engineering and technical support, studies/investigations, contractor validation/verification, technical documentation, and acquisition logistics support. Specific items mentioned in the justification include Control Display Units (CDU), Multi-Function Display-based Common Cockpit Systems (CCS), Flight Management Systems (FMS), and Tactical Air Navigation Systems (TACAN).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Delivery Order (Firm Fixed Price CLINS)
- Basis: Sole Source under Rockwell Collins, Inc. Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00421-21-G-0005
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Award Date: May 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Cedar Rapids, IA
Justification for Sole Source
The award was made on a sole source basis to Collins Aerospace (Rockwell Collins, Inc.) due to their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the required Weapons Replaceable Assemblies and associated systems. A Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) authorized this approach, citing that the government does not possess the necessary data rights to competitively award this requirement. The authority for this CJ&A is valid until September 30, 2025.
Additional Information
For further details, contact Travora Levasseur, Procuring Contracting Officer (travora.r.levasseur.civ@us.navy.mil), or Bonnie M. Walsh, Contract Specialist (bonnie.walsh@navy.mil).