Equipment Changes/Product Improvements and Studies

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, plans to issue a Cost Plus Fixed Fee order under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement, exclusively to Exelis Incorporated. This contract focuses on system engineering, analysis, evaluation, and recommendations related to proposed waveform changes for the AN/SPS-48G(V)1 radar system. The scope also includes assessing hardware and software modifications made to the AN/SPS-48E radar to address the Hi-Diver vulnerability and to implement mitigations for the Advanced Enclosed Mast/System. Exelis, as the original equipment designer and sole manufacturer of the relevant systems, holds unique expertise and possesses the necessary technical skills and tools for software maintenance and engineering support. This effort is slated to span a fourteen-month performance period and is designated under NAICS code 334511. The contract is being managed by the Commanding Officer of the Department of Defense at the Port Hueneme facility in California. The procurement is conducted on a sole source basis due to the proprietary nature of the work and the specialized knowledge required. The solicitation is informational with contact details provided for further inquiries.