Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW) Systems
Overview
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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, specifically Program Manager Ground Based Air Defense (PM GBAD) within Program Executive Officer, Land Systems Marine Corps, intends to negotiate and award a sole-source contract to Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) for Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW) Systems, spares, maintenance, EIT Support, and program management. This procurement supports the PM GBAD Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) program. Responses from interested parties are due by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort involves the procurement of MFEW Systems, including associated spares, maintenance and repair services, Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) Support, and program management. SNC is identified as the sole source due to being the original designer, developer, and producer of these systems. SNC possesses the exclusive technical data, software, intellectual property rights, experience, and active production facility required. The Government does not possess a complete technical data package (TDP) or source code, nor is it aware of any third-party vendors licensed to produce or service these systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (under 10 U.S.C. §3204(a)(1), FAR 6.103-1(c)(2))
- Duration: One base year with four option years
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Award Expected: Late November 2027
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
- Published: April 20, 2026
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 5865 (Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment)
Evaluation
This notice is for information purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. While responses from responsible interested parties will be evaluated, the Government's determination not to compete this procurement is solely at its discretion. No compensation will be provided for information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.
Additional Notes
All submissions should be sent to Mr. Kyle Bond (kyle.r.bond.civ@usmc.mil) and Ms. Stasia Baker (stasia.baker@usmc.mil). Telephone calls will not be honored.