Limited Source to Curtis Wright or Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for VXS Static Crossbar Switch per attachments

This contract, issued under solicitation number N61331-26-Q-KS30 by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, is a limited-source procurement for the VXS Static Crossbar Switch, designated for award exclusively to either Curtiss-Wright Integrated Solutions or Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the unique military-grade design of the component, its irreplaceable position in the supply chain for the AN/AES-1 system fleet, and the risk of 12–24 month operational delays if alternate suppliers must be qualified. The required deliverable consists of five configuration-controlled, combat-ready VXS Static Crossbar Switches, part number CSW1-021-E4H, with full sustainment and logistics support to ensure fleet readiness. Proposals must include a capabilities statement, proof of past performance on similar work, and a valid CAGE code, with submissions due by May 4, 2026, and evaluated based on price, delivery, quality, and past performance in that order of importance. The award will be based on best value to the government rather than lowest price technically acceptable, allowing for trade-offs among non-price factors. Performance is to be delivered to the receiving officer at NSWC-PCD and/or NEDU in Panama City Beach, Florida, during business hours Monday through Friday, with delivery terms governed by either F.O.B. Origin or F.O.B. Destination. The contract is firm fixed price, and all invoices must be submitted electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system. Contractors are subject to stringent cybersecurity and supply chain integrity requirements, including compliance with NIST SP 800-171, prohibitions on equipment from Kaspersky Lab and ByteDance, and adherence to counterfeit part detection standards. All offerors must provide representations and certifications relating to small business status, trafficking in persons, executive compensation reporting, SAM maintenance, and safeguarding covered contractor information systems. Item Unique Identification per MIL-STD-130 is required for all delivered units, and contractors are barred from competing for related NAVSEA contracts for three years post-performance due to organizational conflict of interest provisions.