Engineering and Technical Services in Support of Depot Level Repairs for the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 Electronic Attack (EA) Subsystem of the AN/SLQ-32(V)7
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, NSWC Crane Division, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for Engineering and Technical Services to support Depot Level Repairs for the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 Electronic Attack (EA) Subsystem of the AN/SLQ-32(V)7. This effort is currently intended as a five-year, sole-source award to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. The government is seeking information from companies that can mitigate the sole-source justification. Responses are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Engineering and Technical Services specifically for Depot Level Repairs of the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 EA Subsystem of the AN/SLQ-32(V)7. The services are intended to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division in Crane, IN.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Intended Award: Five-year, sole-source Job Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0016424GWM42 to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation.
- Sole Source Justification: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (Only one responsible source) due to substantial duplication of costs and unacceptable delays if competed.
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 15, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties are encouraged to submit:
- Company and product literature.
- A white paper (no longer than five pages).
- Description with performance parameters and current availability.
- Summary of prior testing and test reports.
- Budgetary estimate of test articles, production units, and production quantity breaks.
- Information to mitigate the reason why the USG should not procure this effort on a sole source basis.
- Identification of other USG contracts with similar efforts. Responses must include Submitter’s Name, Business Name/Address, Business Size, Point of Contact (POC) Name/Phone/Email, and reference Announcement Number N0016426SNB60. Contractors must be registered in SAM. Proprietary information will be safeguarded.
Important Notes
This is strictly for market research; NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for bids or contractual efforts. This notice does not constitute a solicitation (IFB, RFQ, or RFP) and is not a commitment by the USG to issue a formal solicitation or award a contract. Any costs incurred by respondents will NOT be reimbursed.
Contact Information
Submissions and inquiries should be directed to Ms. Lisa Demontagnac at lisa.d.demontagnac.civ@us.navy.mil.