12--AN/SPQ-9B RADAR SYSTEM PROGRAM

Naval Sea Systems Command plans to award a sole source contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation, Electronic Systems for the production of three AN/SPQ-9B Radar Systems in fiscal year 2002, with an option to procure an additional two to four systems in fiscal year 2003. The contract includes not only the radar systems but also spare transmitters for each unit purchased, installation materials, ancillary equipment, provisioning items, and all necessary technical and administrative data. Northrop Grumman is the original equipment manufacturer and the sole producer of the AN/SPQ-9B Radar System, which makes them uniquely qualified to fulfill the government's requirements. The award will be made under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), which allows for non-competitive procurement due to the sole source nature of the work. This contract is primarily informational to potential subcontractors, as the government intends to negotiate exclusively with Northrop Grumman. Interested parties seeking subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact Northrop Grumman’s subcontracting department. The contract supports the Navy’s efforts to maintain and enhance its radar capabilities with specialized equipment that only the OEM can supply.