HORIZON REFERENCE SYSTEM FOR ARLEIGH BURKE-CLASS GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYERS, CONSTELLATION-CLASS FRIGATES, AND FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE-CLASS LITTORAL COMBAT SHIPS
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 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.
Additional Notes
The contracts are managed by the NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV.