LAUNCHER CONTROL UNITS (LCUs), AND POWER SUPPLY UNITS (PSUs) ASSEMBLIES

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Technology Division, awarded a sole-source, Firm Fixed Price contract to Phase Electronics, Inc., located in Rockville, Maryland, for the fabrication, inspection, and delivery of critical components for the LAU-61G/A 2.72-inch Rocket Launcher. Under solicitation N0017422C0009, the scope of work includes the manufacturing of 126 new Launcher Control Unit assemblies, the processing of 10 LCUs from government furnished property, and the production of 106 Power Supply Unit assemblies. The total estimated value of the procurement is 884,814 dollars. The decision to utilize a sole-source procurement was justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) to ensure the delivery schedule of the rocket launchers was met and to avoid the substantial costs and delays associated with first article testing. Phase Electronics, Inc. was selected based on its proven track record of producing high-quality LCU and PSU assemblies. The contract falls under NAICS code 334418 and was approved on March 10, 2022, with administrative oversight provided by the Department of Defense.