EMALS/AAG Joint Depot Standup
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 Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a sole source Delivery Order (DO) under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with General Atomics (GA), San Diego, CA. This procurement aims to establish full depot repair and overhaul capability for Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) on Ford Class carriers.
Scope of Work
The effort entails providing depot-level logistics support, products, and test benches, including all required test fixtures, test stands, Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE), Common Support Equipment (CSE), software, and tools. This supports test configuration logistics product updates directly related to the EMALS Ford Class Depot Stand Up. Additional requirements include Support Equipment Requirement Data (SERDs), Support Equipment Tools, engineering, program management, and logistics support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source Delivery Order under BOA)
- Intended Awardee: General Atomics (GA)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 09:00 AM ET
- Published: May 21, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA, United States
Justification
This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, citing "only one responsible source." GA is identified as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the EMALS and AAG system, possessing unique knowledge, experience, and technical data required. Award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays, and NAVAIR lacks an adequate technical data package for competitive procurement.
Action Items
Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should directly contact Zach Baur, Small Business Liaison for General Atomics, via e-mail: SB4GA@ga.com or Phone: (858) 455-2603. Capability statements received by the close of the synopsis may be considered by the Government.