SECURITY MODULES IN SUPPORT OF MIDS LVT PRODUCTION AND BU2
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), on behalf of the Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I) and the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Program Office (MPO), intends to award a sole source Single Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to L3 Technologies, Inc. for the production of new MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT) security modules. This pre-solicitation notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals. Responses to the intent to award are due by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the production of new MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT) security modules. The original module development and production was awarded to Viasat in 2012, which was subsequently acquired by L3 Technologies, Inc. L3 Technologies, Inc. is currently the sole producer of these modules.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
- Ordering Period: One five-year ordering period
- Awardee: L3 Technologies, Inc. (sole source)
- Justification: Authority under 10 U.S.C. 3204 (a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) for "Only One Responsible Source." An award to another source would result in substantial duplication of cost for design, development, and qualification, which is not expected to be recovered through competition.
- NAICS Code: 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- FSC Code: 5821 - Radio and TV Equipment, Airborne
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 10, 2026 (15 calendar days from published date)
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
Action Items
- This is a pre-solicitation notice; no proposals are being requested at this time.
- Firms interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact L3 Technologies, Inc. directly.
- All responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement in writing to challenge the sole source intent. Submissions must be received by the response date.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Rodrigo Peraza (rodrigo.peraza.civ@us.navy.mil, 619-587-9928)
- Contracting Officer: Editha Y. Bredesen (editha.y.bredesen.civ@us.navy.mil, 619-524-0705)