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AN/ALQ-218 ASE B-Kit & LBDR FRP

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N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0933Federal

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NAICS: 336413

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AI Contract Overview

The Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River, Maryland, awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for the Full Rate Production of Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Enhancement B-Kits and Low Band Dedicated Receivers, both critical components of the EA-18G AN/ALQ-218 Electronic Warfare Support Measures system. This procurement focuses exclusively on manufacturing modifications to the WRA-7 processor unit and WRA-8 Digital Measurement Receiver, with no retrofit or Engineering Change Proposal scope included. The contract supports the continued operational capability of the EA-18G fleet by ensuring timely delivery of updated subsystems without disruption to existing production timelines. The award was made on a sole-source basis under statutory authority permitting exclusive procurement when only one responsible source exists, with Northrop Grumman identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer possessing the unique technical data, manufacturing expertise, and incumbent knowledge necessary to meet program requirements. The Justification and Approval document numbered 26-0064, dated December 18, 2025, formally supports this non-competitive procurement. The contract does not fall under FAR Part 12 commercial items procedures, and while the government is not seeking bids, subcontracting opportunities are available through direct contact with Northrop Grumman. Performance will occur in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, with the award issued under the sole-source authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and implemented via FAR 6.302-1.

General Info

Northrop Grumman awarded sole-source contract for EA-18G electronic warfare system upgrades in Maryland.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contract Value

$61,333,549.6

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Award Issued Date

06/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 25

Sources Sought

Type ChangedAug 9

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

AwardedJun 1

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contacts2 people available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Contacts

J. Tyler Weathers

Jessica V. Myers

Full Description

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract N0001926C0111 to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) for Full Rate Production (FRP) requirements.

The purpose of this procurement is a follow-on FRP effort for Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Systems Enhancement (ASE) B-Kits and Low Band Dedicated Receivers (LBDRs). B-Kit FRP is in support of modifications to the Weapon Replaceable Assembly (WRA)-7 processor unit and WRA-8 Digital Measurement Receiver (DMR). LBDR FRP is in support of WRA-8 modifications. WRA-7 and WRA-8 are subsystems of the EA-18G AN/ALQ-218 Electronic Warfare Support Measures (ESM). No retrofit or Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) scope will be captured under this contract vehicle.

This contract was awarded on a sole-source basis under statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” As the incumbent contractor and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the AN/ALQ-218 ASE B-Kits and LBDRs, only NGSC has the manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data required to fulfill this requirement within the time required to maintain program schedule.

This effort is covered under the Justification and Approval (J&A) number 26-0064, dated 18-DEC-2025.

This award notice is for informational purposes only. The Government does not intend to use the provisions of FAR Part 12 for this procurement. Vendors interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact NGSC at contact@example.gov.