Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS) Services
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 Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane intends to issue a five-year Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Level-of-Effort task order for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS) Services. This requirement supports the EA-18G Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Suite and P-8A ALQ-240 common assemblies, sub-assemblies, and piece parts. This is a sole-source presolicitation to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC). Capability statements from other responsible sources are due by February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
Provide DMSMS services for critical components of the EA-18G AEA Suite and P-8A ALQ-240 systems, including common assemblies, sub-assemblies, and piece parts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Level-of-Effort Task Order under IDIQ N0016425RWS73
- Duration: One (1) base year and four (4) one-year option years
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Sole Source Justification: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, citing lack of sufficient technical data, duplicative cost, and unacceptable delays if competed.
- Anticipated Awardee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC)
- Capability Statement Due: February 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST
- Published: January 27, 2026
Response & Subcontracting
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration. Information received will primarily be used to re-evaluate the sole-source justification. Solicitations and amendments for this sole-source action will not be posted to SAM.gov and are available only from the identified Point of Contact.
Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation directly at 1508B West Nursery Road MS B585, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-2202.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Questions should be directed to Trey Smith (trey.e.smith5.civ@us.navy.mil) and reference notice identifier 7892a7ff5747437e8977fce751cd61c9.