PROCUREMENT, ENGINEERING AND LOGISTICS SUPPORT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division is conducting market research via a Sources Sought announcement for procurement, engineering, and logistics support services for the MQ-4C Triton Electrical System and Flight Control System. This includes Power Discrete Controllers, Actuator Assemblies, Weapons Replacement Assemblies (WRAs), repair materials, repairs, test requirements, and engineering support (training, modification, obsolescence management). The Government intends to establish a sole-source Basic Ordering Agreement with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), due to proprietary data rights and system complexity. Responses are due January 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services encompass:
- Procurement of Weapons Replacement Assemblies (WRAs).
- Provision of repair lay-in material and necessary repairs.
- Purchase of test requirements documents.
- Engineering support services, including training, modification of WRAs, and obsolescence management.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (intended sole-source Basic Ordering Agreement)
- Set-Aside: None (market research to determine competition viability)
- Response Due: January 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST
- Published: January 12, 2026
- Funding: No funding is currently available for contractual efforts.
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes. Responses will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government's current intent is a sole-source award to Northrop Grumman, citing their OEM status, lack of government data rights, system complexity, and potential for substantial cost duplication and delays with other sources.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation (IFB, RFQ, or RFP) and does not guarantee a future contract. Interested parties should submit company/product literature, a white paper (up to 5 pages), and details on similar support and current capabilities. Responses must include Submitter's Name, Address, Business Size, Point of Contact, and Telephone. Contractors must be registered in SAM. Reference N0016426SNB27 in all correspondence.