Legacy Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile/Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Flight Test Support (LIFTS)

The Legacy Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile/Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Flight Test Support (LIFTS) contract, identified by solicitation number HQ085526CE0001, is a Department of Defense initiative managed by the Missile Defense Agency. This effort focuses on providing critical flight test support for the agency's Targets and Countermeasures program. The performance of these services is centered in Arizona, with administrative oversight provided by the agency's office in Huntsville, Alabama. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), this contract was awarded as a sole-source procurement to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. This decision was justified by the company's possession of a proprietary technical data package, which makes them the only viable source capable of performing the work without causing unacceptable delays or a substantial duplication of costs. This specific justification and approval for the award remains valid through August 31, 2035.