Notice of intent to award a sole source modification to NMT-X Contract N0003925D2002
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), supporting the Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (PEO C4I), intends to award a sole-source modification to contract N00039-25-D-2002 with Raytheon Company (RTX). This modification, valued at $352.39 million, is for engineering services to upgrade the Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) for interoperability with the U.S. Space Force's new Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) satellite constellation. This action is pursued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source."
Opportunity Details
- Agency: Department of the Navy / NAVWAR
- Contractor: Raytheon Company (RTX), managed by Collins Aerospace
- Original Contract: N00039-25-D-2002, awarded September 25, 2025, with a five-year ordering period and a five-year option extending to September 2035.
- NMT Program: The NMT is the system of record for Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite communications for Naval and international partner forces, used on USN ships, submarines, and shore sites.
Scope of Modification
The modification will increase the contract ceiling by $352.39 million for the procurement of engineering services. This includes hardware and software upgrades to achieve full NSA certification for ESS interoperability, as well as the procurement of associated hardware. Raytheon is identified as the sole source due to its role as the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the NMT, possessing unique production technology and engineering capabilities required for these upgrades.
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit information identifying their interest and capability to respond. The Government retains sole discretion to determine if this procurement will be competed based on responses.
- Response Deadline: No later than April 30, 2026 (15 calendar days from publication).
- Submission: Via email to Adam Barker, Contract Specialist, at adam.barker2.civ@us.navy.mil.
- NAICS Code: 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC Code: 7G22 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite and RF Communications Products
Additional Notes
The period of performance for contract N00039-25-D-2002 remains unchanged by this modification. Verbal questions and comments will not be accepted.