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Manned/Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) Plus Experimentation Effort

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N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM231-0370Federal

Submission Closed05/29/2026, 08:30:00 PM UTC

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to award a sole-source, Cost Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation in Melbourne, Florida, for an 18-month effort involving the design, software development, testing, and evaluation of the E-2D Mission Computer and Displays (MCD) software. This work supports the end-to-end demonstrations of Manned/Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T). Northrop Grumman, as the sole designer and manufacturer of the E-2D aircraft, is uniquely qualified to fulfill these requirements based on their expertise and proprietary knowledge, justifying the non-competitive procurement under the "Only One Responsible Source" authority. This notice serves purely for informational purposes and is not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment by the government to award a contract. The contract is categorized under national defense research and development services, specifically within applied research (NAICS code 541715). The primary government contacts for this effort are Laura Akowskey, the Contract Specialist, and Brittany S. Reynolds, the Procuring Contracting Officer. Interested parties seeking subcontracting opportunities are directed to contact Northrop Grumman directly, with all official communications and any updates subject to change without obligating the government to any contractual award. The contract performance will take place in the United States.

General Info

NAVAIR awards sole-source contract to Northrop Grumman for E-2D software development, testing, evaluation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) View NAICS

Place of Performance

Melbourne, FL, USA

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 14

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineMay 29

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/29/2026, 08:30:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contacts2 people available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Contacts

Laura Akowskey

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Brittany S. Reynolds

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Full Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a sole-source, Cost Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) type contract with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC), Melbourne, Florida to perform non-recurring efforts necessary for the design, software development, testing, and evaluation of the E-2D Mission Computer and Displays (MCD) software required to support end-to-end demonstrations of Manned/Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T). The anticipated period of performance will be 18 months after contract award. As the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the E-2D aircraft, NGC is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical expertise to provide the required supplies and services. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, ‘Only One Responsible Source’, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any responses received. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted. Companies interested in subcontracting should contact Stephanie Diaz at Stephanie.DiazLatorre@ngc.com. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a delivery order.

Product Service Code: AC12 – National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense – Military; Applied Research

NAICS: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Place of Performance: USA

Primary Point of Contact:

Laura Akowskey

Contract Specialist

Laura.m.akowskey.civ@us.navy.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Brittany S. Reynolds

Procuring Contracting Officer

brittany.s.reynolds3.civ@us.navy.mil