Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract Modification

SOL #: REQAB2600028Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Missile Defense Agency (Mda)
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)
HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35898, United States

Place of Performance

Moorestown, NJ

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development (AC13)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 22, 2026
2
Action Date
May 8, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract Modification to Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (LM RMS) for a Link-16 development test event planned for calendar year 2027. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must submit capabilities by May 7, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for:

  • Establishing a test architecture.
  • Providing Modeling & Simulation (M&S) data to validate the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Operation Support System.
  • Executing interoperability testing.
  • Conducting problem investigation.
  • Providing specialized engineering assistance and solutions to finalize the Interface Design Document (IDD) for implementation between a Command and Control (C2) system and shipboard combat systems.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
  • Product Service Code: AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development)
  • Intended Contractor: Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (LM RMS)
  • Period of Performance: Date of award through April 30, 2028
  • Response Due: May 7, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
  • Published: April 22, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Moorestown, NJ 08057, United States

Authority and Justification

This action is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (FAR 6.103-1), as LM RMS is identified as the J8 Aegis Weapon System (AWS) Engineering Agent and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the SPY-7(V)1 Solid State Radar. The Government states that no other source possesses the necessary proprietary data or specialized engineering expertise required for the integration of the SPY-7(V)1 and the J8 AWS.

Submission Information

This notice is for informational purposes only. Firms believing they can provide the required services should submit a written statement of capabilities to Mr. Sherman Mayle (Sherman.l.mayle.civ@mail.mil) by the specified deadline. The Government's determination not to compete this action based on responses is solely at its discretion. Costs incurred in responding will not be reimbursed.

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Posted: Apr 22, 2026
Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract Modification | GovScope