HEMP Threat Simulator Upgrade

The HEMP Threat Simulator Upgrade is a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract awarded to Applied Physical Electronics, L.C. (APELC) by the Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren. The primary objective of this procurement is to upgrade the Naval Ordnance Transient Electromagnetic Simulator (NOTES) and the High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) Threat Simulator. This action is justified under 41 U.S.C. 1901 (FAR 13.5) because APELC holds the proprietary rights to the necessary technology, making them the only viable source for these specific capabilities. The contract, identified by solicitation number N0017823PC617 and NAICS code 541330, has a total period of performance of 24 months, which includes a 12-month base period and a 12-month option. The work is to be performed in Dahlgren, Virginia. The procurement was officially approved by the Competition Advocate on August 7, 2023, ensuring the continued modernization of critical electromagnetic threat simulation infrastructure.