K--ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP AND INTEGRATE AWS INTO DDG 2317/2318 AEGIS COMBAT SYSTEM

In January 2003, the Naval Sea Systems Command plans to award a contract to Lockheed Martin, Naval Electronics and Surveillance Systems (LMNESS), located in Moorestown, New Jersey, for engineering and technical services related to the design and integration of the Aegis Weapon System (AWS) into the DDG 2317 and 2318 Aegis Combat System (ACS). This contract will encompass a range of services including program planning support, system engineering, computer program development, ship integration and testing, preparation of technical manuals and PMS documentation, logistics support, and other technical services. LMNESS serves as both the design agent for the AWS and the integration agent for the ACS, underscoring their critical role in this effort. The contract is expected to include one base year with four option years, reflecting a long-term commitment to the development and integration process. The procurement will be conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Subcontracting opportunities will be available, and interested companies are encouraged to contact LMNESS directly for further information. This effort supports the continual modernization and capability enhancement of the Aegis Combat System on these designated naval vessels.