Notice of Award 70Z04426DCMPL0004 - Lockheed Martin Corporation Proprietary Data Rights/Maritime Communication Controller (MCC)
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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.
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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a sole-source, single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Lockheed Martin Corporation. This procurement is for Maritime Communication Controllers (MCC) to replace obsolete Radio Frequency Distribution Systems (RFDS) on the USCG's Maritime Security Cutter, Large (WMSL) vessels 1-9, and to support newer WMSL platforms 10 and 11.
Purpose & Justification
The JOFOC outlines the rationale for awarding this contract to Lockheed Martin without full and open competition. The existing RFDS on WMSL platforms 1-9 is obsolete, requiring replacement. Lockheed Martin is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the MCC system currently used on WMSL 10 and 11, and holds proprietary data rights essential for the upgrade and replacement. Utilizing a different system would lead to significant duplication of costs for engineering, development, and testing, making a sole-source award to Lockheed Martin the most cost-effective and technically sound solution.
Contract & Procurement Details
- Contract Type: Single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Task Orders.
- Duration: Five-year ordering period.
- Scope: Procurement of nine MCC systems over five ordering periods (FY2026-FY2030).
- Product Service Code: N059 (Installation Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Market Research & Future Outlook
Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) posted on SAM.gov on February 26, 2025, yielded no responses from other potential sources capable of meeting the requirement. The JOFOC acknowledges that future demand might evolve, potentially fostering a more competitive landscape if a non-proprietary system emerges that can replace the current legacy system.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Toy Benyetta Jefferson at benyetta.jefferson@uscg.mil or Marc Massey at marc.a.massey@uscg.mil.