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Post Award Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) Sustainment Spares Procurement

Awarded

N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM251-0242 Federal

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded a $42,871,948 firm-fixed-price order to General Atomics for the procurement of sustainment spares for the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG). This order, issued against a basic ordering agreement, supports in-service Ford Class Carriers to ensure system availability objectives are met. The scope of work requires the contractor to manufacture, build, test, and deliver critical spare hardware, including motor modules and alignment pins, with work expected to be completed by April 2034. The contract was awarded as a sole-source procurement under the authority of Title 10, U.S. Code section 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as General Atomics is the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of both systems. Due to their exclusive technical expertise and possession of the necessary technical data, General Atomics was determined to be the only responsible source capable of satisfying the United States Navy's requirements. Performance is centered in San Diego, California, with administrative oversight provided by the NAVAIR office in Patuxent River, Maryland.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contract Value

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

San Diego, CA, 92121, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

GENERAL ATOMICS

Award Issued Date

06/24/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

CJ&A 26-0098 – Class Justification and Approval for GA BOA

justification-and-authorization

High

EMALS AAG FY 26 Spares List

specifications

High

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedJan 6

Sources Sought

AwardedJun 24

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

Jessica Nasubo

contact@example.gov

Margo O'Rear

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Full Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded $42,871,948 firm-fixed-price order(N0001926F1037) against a basic ordering agreement (N0001926G1008) to General Atomics, San Diego, California. This contract is for the procurement of Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) Sustainment Spares, in support of In-Service Ford Class Carriers to maintain and sustain system availability objectives. This contract will provide the avenue for the Contractor to manufacture, build, test and deliver spares in support of In-Service Ford Class Carriers.The work is expected to be completed in April 2034.

GA is the original designer, developer and manufacturer of the EMALS & AAG system. GA is the sole designer and developer of the EMALS & AAG systems. GA is the only company with technical expertise, technical data and in-depth knowledge of both systems to provide the supplies and services that are critical to support and satisfy the USN's requirements.

The awarded contract is for the supplies or services for which the Government solicited and negotiated with only one source under the authority of Title 10, U.S. Code § 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, 'Only One Responsible Source', and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

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