HORIZON REFERENCE SYSTEM FOR ARLEIGH BURKE-CLASS GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYERS, CONSTELLATION-CLASS FRIGATES, AND FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE-CLASS LITTORAL COMBAT SHIPS
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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Original Source
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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 Award Contracts (MACs) for Horizon Reference Systems (HRS) for Arleigh Burke-Class Guided Missile Destroyers, Constellation-Class Frigates, and Freedom and Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ships. The estimated aggregate ceiling for all contracts is $70,000,000.
Scope of Work
This effort provides Horizon Reference Systems (HRS) for various Navy vessels, supporting the Program Manager Air (PMA) 251 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Program Office. The systems are critical for the specified destroyer, frigate, and littoral combat ship classes.
Contract Details
- Type: Five (5) year, fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contracts (MACs)
- Aggregate Ceiling: $70,000,000
- Competition Type: Unrestricted Full and Open Competition (Solicitation N6833526R0435)
- Award Date: January 29, 2026
Awardees
Awards were made to:
- Critical Communications, Controls and Instruments, LLC (CAGE: 1VXE4)
- Calzoni S.R.L. (CAGE: A0461)
- Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC (CAGE: 4TGX1)
These companies will have the opportunity to compete for individual orders under the MACs.