58--COMPUTER, RADAR SVR - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS

The contract pertains to the sole-source procurement of computer and radar system replacement parts from Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. (CAGE 03956), authorized under FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), due to the government’s lack of ownership or authorization to use the proprietary technical data required to qualify alternate sources. This justification eliminates the need for fair opportunity and competitive bidding, as only Northrop Grumman possesses the exclusive design rights, manufacturing capabilities, and quality assurance processes necessary to produce parts that meet exact form, fit, and function specifications for existing radar systems. The acquisition is managed by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with Alexander Craft serving as the primary point of contact and Jennifer Morrison as the contracting officer, while Tosha Thorson and Scott Montgomery are designated as the Item Manager and Technician respectively, fulfilling likely COR/COTR duties. The contract does not specify pricing, line items, delivery schedules, or FOB terms, and no formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or packaging requirements are outlined beyond reliance on the contractor’s internal processes. The sole source award is supported by a completed DD Form 2579 confirming small business coordination review, though no socioeconomic status or size designation for the offeror is explicitly stated. The place of performance is Mechanicsburg, PA, and while the exact delivery timeline and inspection location are not defined, acceptance responsibility resides with the government. The procurement is intended to sustain critical systems and may allow future competition only if technical data rights are formally transferred or released to other entities.