14--Engineering and Technical Services to support the NIFC-CA Project

The Naval Sea Systems Command plans to issue an order under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation of Bethpage, New York, for technical and engineering services supporting the Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) project, specifically in connection with the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program. Northrop Grumman, as the sole developer of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, possesses the necessary specialized knowledge and expertise regarding the advanced electronic packages integral to this effort, making them uniquely qualified to fulfill this requirement. The order will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), indicating a sole-source procurement. This procurement is intended to provide continued support for engineering and technical services associated with the NIFC-CA project, which enhances the capabilities of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye platform. The contract announcement serves primarily as a notification and does not represent a competitive solicitation. Details such as NAICS code, specific place of performance, and point of contact were not provided, emphasizing the contract’s focus on leveraging the specific technical expertise of Northrop Grumman to ensure the success of this critical defense program.