NAV/COMM Modernized Radio Redesign for Obsolescence

The Naval Air Systems Command has issued a sole source award to L3Harris Technologies for the production, modernization, and sustainment of radios and associated equipment for the Tactical Tomahawk All Up Round missiles. This action is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as L3Harris is the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirements without causing substantial duplication of costs or unacceptable schedule delays. The government lacks a complete Technical Data Package, and the proprietary nature of the technology makes L3Harris the only entity with the necessary expertise and infrastructure to perform the work. The scope of work includes the delivery of over 670 modernized radios, 20 additional crypto boxes, and life-of-type buys of radio components. Additional requirements encompass obsolescence management, software and systems engineering, logistics support, and the maintenance of production tooling and test equipment. Performance will take place in San Diego, California, with administrative oversight provided by the contracting office in Patuxent River, Maryland. The authority for this action expires on September 30, 2028, with all contract activities estimated for completion by September 30, 2030.