GQM-163A FY25 Spare Parts
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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 issued an Award Notice for a contract modification valued at $839,810 to Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSS). This sole-source award is for the provision of spare parts in support of the GQM-163A Supersonic Sea-Skimming Target (SSST) program. The modification extends the period of performance from February 27, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
Opportunity Details
This award notice, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 15 and justified under FAR 6.302-1, covers the procurement of essential spare parts for the GQM-163A SSST. The GQM-163A system, originally designed and developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC), is critical for U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements. The procurement includes GQM-163A target vehicles, related equipment, technical support services, data, mission kits, replenishment spares, and advance long lead steel.
Contract Award
- Awardee: Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSS), Launch and Missile Defense Systems (LMDS) Division, Chandler, AZ.
- Contract Modification: N0001921C0005 P00020
- Value: $839,810
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) CLINs
- Period of Performance: February 27, 2026 – July 31, 2027
- NAICS Code: 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 1410 (Guided Missiles)
Sole Source Justification
The award to NGSS was made on a sole-source basis due to the unique nature of the GQM-163A system. Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC) was identified as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer, possessing exclusive knowledge, experience, and technical data/software rights. Awarding to any other source would lead to substantial duplication of costs and unacceptable delays. Efforts to solicit other offers, including industry surveys and synopses posted on Federal Business Opportunities for previous lots, yielded no capable responses. NAVAIR has no plans to compete future contracts for these specific supplies and services but is working with the contractor to maximize subcontracting opportunities.
Agency & Contacts
- Department: Dept Of Defense
- Sub-Tier: DEPT OF THE NAVY
- Office: NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
- Primary Contact: Nikolas Kokolios (nikolas.a.kokolios.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Marianne Wild (marianne.g.wild.civ@us.navy.mil)