Global Lightning Door 40
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) at Patuxent River, MD, announces its intention to award a sole-source Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Order to Northrup Grumman for the procurement of Global Lightning Door 40s. This notice is published for information purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
NAVAIR plans to procure a total of 204 Door 40s under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001925G0003. The anticipated quantity includes 68 units for the base year, 68 for Option Year 1, and 68 for Option Year 2. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole-source basis under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii) because Northrup Grumman possesses the unique manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data required to fulfill this requirement within the necessary timeframe.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Order
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Anticipated Awardee: Northrup Grumman, 2000W NASA Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32904
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Q1FY27 to Q1FY32
- Response Date (for information): March 6, 2026, 04:59 AM EST
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
Additional Notes
This requirement is advertised as sole source under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." The Government's determination not to compete this effort is solely at its discretion, and no payment will be made for any information received.