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Manned/Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) Plus Experimentation Effort
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The Naval Air Systems Command plans to award a sole-source, Cost Plus-Fixed Fee contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation for non-recurring work supporting the design, software development, testing, and evaluation of E-2D Mission Computer and Displays software to enable end-to-end demonstrations of Manned/Unmanned Teaming. As the exclusive designer, developer, and manufacturer of the E-2D platform, Northrop Grumman is the only entity with the necessary technical expertise to fulfill this requirement, justifying the use of non-competitive procurement under Title 10, U.S. Code 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. The contract is expected to have an 18-month performance period following award, with work to be performed primarily in Melbourne, Florida. The effort falls under the Product Service Code AC12 for National Defense R&D Services and is classified under NAICS 541715 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. This posting serves solely as a presolicitation notice for informational purposes and is not a request for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. The government retains full discretion to proceed or not proceed with this acquisition regardless of any responses received, and no costs incurred by potential offerors will be reimbursed. There are no obligations to issue solicitations or make awards, and all information provided is subject to change without notice. Telephone inquiries are not accepted; interested parties seeking subcontracting opportunities should contact Stephanie Diaz at Northrop Grumman. Primary and secondary points of contact for the contract are Laura Akowskey and Brittany S. Reynolds, both with the Naval Air Systems Command. The solicitation number is N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM231-0370, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026.
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Melbourne, FL, USASet-Aside
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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 contact@example.gov. 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
Secondary Point of Contact:
Brittany S. Reynolds
Procuring Contracting Officer
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