HORIZON REFERENCE SYSTEM FOR ARLEIGH BURKE-CLASS GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYERS, CONSTELLATION-CLASS FRIGATES, AND FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE-CLASS LITTORAL COMBAT SHIPS

SOL #: N6833526R0435Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV

JOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Search (334511)

PSC

Aircraft Landing Equipment (1710)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7868fdf10f18441c8264501d431f6dc6/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 13, 2025

Last Updated

Jan 29, 2026

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 has awarded multiple five-year, fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contracts (MACs) for Horizon Reference Systems (HRS). The awards, with an estimated aggregate ceiling of $70,000,000, were made to Critical Communications, Controls and Instruments, LLC, Calzoni S.R.L., and Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC. These systems are designated for various Navy vessels, including Arleigh Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyers, Constellation-class Frigates, and Freedom and Independence-class Littoral Combat Ships.

Scope of Work

The awarded contracts cover the provision of Horizon Reference Systems (HRS) to support the Program Manager Air (PMA) 251 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Program Office. These systems are crucial for the operational capabilities of the specified Navy vessels.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contracts (MACs)
Duration: Five (5) years
Value: Estimated aggregate ceiling of $70,000,000 across all awards
Awardees: Critical Communications, Controls and Instruments, LLC; Calzoni S.R.L.; Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC
Set-Aside: Unrestricted Full and Open Competition
Award Date: January 29, 2026

Evaluation

This effort was solicited via an Unrestricted Full and Open Competition under Solicitation N6833526R0435. The awarded companies will have the opportunity to compete for individual orders under these MACs.