EMALS Life Cycle Support

NAVAIR NAWCAD Lakehurst plans to award a sole source contract to General Atomics for engineering and life cycle support services related to the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) during its production phase. This contract encompasses support for the EMALS ship set installation on the CVN 78 aircraft carrier, as well as life cycle support at the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) test site in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The contract includes the provision of both engineering and logistics products and services critical to the ongoing production and sustained operability of the EMALS system. The procurement is conducted under a sole source authority due to General Atomics’ unique position as the system’s original designer and developer, possessing exclusive technical knowledge and data necessary for support. The solicitation number for this requirement is N68335-09-R-0049, categorized under NAICS code 541330, and is managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Performance of contract activities is expected in San Diego, California. The Navy has invited other firms to come forward if they believe they can meet the requirement; however, the decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the Navy. Points of contact for this opportunity include the Contract Specialist, Maria J Betchen, and Contracting Officer, Margaret Hayden-Stone.