GCM A-Kit Production
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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) has awarded a Firm-Fixed Price order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001921G0006 to The Boeing Company for GCM A-Kit Production. This sole-source award facilitates the integration of the Next Generation Jammer – Mid Band Pod (AN/ALQ-249(v)1) with the EA-18G platform for United States Navy fleet use.
Scope of Work
This order specifically procures Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) 6444, 6472, and 6482 A-Kits to attach, integrate, and utilize the capabilities of the Next Generation Jammer. The broader scope under the BOA encompasses the development, production, integration, modification, sustainment, and disposal of F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft, weapons, and subsystems. This includes systems like Infrared Search and Track (IRST), Next Generation Jammer, Satellite Communications, Electronic Warfare, and training systems. Specific efforts involve program management, cybersecurity compliance, non-recurring engineering (NRE), systems engineering, integrated logistics, product support, training, obsolescence mitigation, and data delivery.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price order under BOA N0001921G0006
- Awardee: The Boeing Company, St. Louis, Missouri
- Award Authority: FAR Subpart 6.302-1 (only one responsible source)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole-source award)
- BOA Validity: Until March 14, 2026
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Mesa, AZ (as per metadata)
Justification for Sole Source
The Boeing Company is identified as the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and supplier for these systems. They possess unique engineering capabilities, technical data, and specialized processes critical for the integration of the Next Generation Jammer. Awarding to any other source would result in unacceptable delays and negatively impact United States Navy fleet operations. Previous competition efforts, including a BOA synopsis and sources sought notice, yielded no responses.
Subcontracting Opportunities
This notice is for informational purposes only. Future orders under the BOA will continue to have synopses posted. Interested parties seeking potential subcontracting opportunities related to these efforts are advised to contact The Boeing Company directly.