10--FY07 MK 41 VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEMS (VLS) AND ANCILLARY HARDWARE

The Naval Sea Systems Command plans to issue a sole source solicitation to Lockheed Martin, Maritime Systems and Sensors, located in Baltimore, MD, for the procurement of various components and support equipment related to the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS). This includes VLS Baseline VII modules, INCO spares, INCO Special Tools and Test Equipment, Overhaul and Repair Parts (OBRPs), and two years’ worth of depot spares. The contract supports the Fiscal Year 2007 Foreign Military Sales requirements and will be awarded under an existing contract, N00024-98-C-5363. Lockheed Martin will subcontract a significant portion of the work to BAE Systems, Armament Systems Division, based in Minneapolis, MN. This contract is critical to maintaining and supporting the operational capability of the MK 41 VLS, which serves as a key naval weapons launching system. The acquisition ensures that the necessary modules, spare parts, tools, and test equipment are available to meet both U.S. Navy and allied foreign military needs. The sole source nature of the contract reflects the specialized capabilities of Lockheed Martin and its subcontractor BAE Systems in delivering these highly technical products and services.