SOLE SOURCE – AN/ALQ-240, AN/ALQ-218, & ALQ-99 Power Supply Repair
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 (NSWC) Crane has a Presolicitation for the sole source test, teardown & evaluation (TT&E) and repair of AN/ALQ-240, AN/ALQ-218, and ALQ-99 power supplies. This requirement supports the Organic Depot by addressing repairs beyond its current capabilities. The Government intends to negotiate with Crane Electronics, Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). Capability statements from all responsible sources are due by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort involves the TT&E and repair of specific power supplies:
- AN/ALQ-240 Weapon Replaceable Assembly 1 (WRA-1)
- ALQ-218 WRA-9
- ALQ-99 Universal Exciter Upgrade Power Supply 1 (UEU PS1)
- Select Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs) associated with these power supplies.
- Future variants/derivatives of these items are also included. The repairs are necessary for items that exceed the Organic Depot's internal repair capabilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Crane Electronics, Inc., 84 Hill Ave NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- Justification: Award to any other contractor would result in substantial duplication of cost not expected to be recovered through competition, and unacceptable delays in fulfilling requirements.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: March 12, 2026, 18:00 Eastern
- Published: February 25, 2026
Additional Notes
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement for agency consideration. However, the Government's determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at its discretion. Information received will primarily be used to assess whether a competitive procurement is feasible. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Questions should be directed to Jerry Bean at 812-854-6823 or jerry.c.bean2.civ@us.navy.mil, referencing solicitation number N0016422RWS64.