U.S. Marine Corps Sustaining Engineering and Logistics (SELS) Support Capability
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 Department of the Navy, specifically the U.S. Marine Corps, has issued a Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) for Sustaining Engineering and Logistics Support (SELS) for the Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) program. This document authorizes the use of other than full and open competition to award a follow-on Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) and subsequent orders on a sole-source basis to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC). This is for informational purposes only and not a solicitation for proposals. The authority to order under this justification expires on January 19, 2031.
Scope of Work
The SELS support for the G/ATOR system includes:
- Resolution of warfighter-reported problems and engineering/logistics issues.
- Engineering changes, contractor logistics support, depot life cycle support, and software support.
- Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) support, technical refresh, and studies/analyses.
- Retrofit of six fielded Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) G/ATOR Low-Rate Initial Production systems with Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology.
- Operational spares buys, software development for current and future radar systems, and 5G America's Mid-Band Initiative Spectrum accommodation.
Contract Details
- Type: Follow-on Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA).
- Set-Aside: Other than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source).
- Funding: Various appropriations including RDT&E, PMC, USAF, and O&M, MC.
- Place of Performance: Baltimore, MD 21240, United States.
Rationale for Sole Source
The justification for sole-source award to NGSC is based on:
- The Government's lack of a comprehensive Technical Data Package (TDP) for the G/ATOR system.
- NGSC's proprietary rights to underlying tracking software, electronic protection techniques, and hardware calibration capability.
- Awarding to another source would result in substantial duplication of costs (estimated to exceed $1 billion) and unacceptable delays.
- Re-engineering or replacing NGSC proprietary products would require significant effort and cost.
- Limited Government rights to technical data and software for key components.
- Previous Requests for Information (RFIs) did not identify capable alternative sources.
Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition
- PEO LS has no immediate plans to compete future contracts for these specific proprietary supplies/services.
- The Program will continue to implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Future requirements will be assessed for competition feasibility if another potential source emerges.
Contact Information
- Primary: Brittany Olin (brittany.olin@usmc.mil)
- Secondary: Richard Danyliw (richard.danyliw@usmc.mil)