Pre-solicitationPosted Feb 18, 2025·Responses due Feb 18, 2025

ECP-I-EMALS-0066 Block Switch Controller (BSC) Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) Hardware Obsolescence and Firmware Upgrade

NAVAIR and air warfare centers · NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
336413
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM251-0445
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
1720
Place
USA
Contact
Joshua Hirtz (joshua.a.hirtz.civ@us.navy.mil)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM251-0445 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Jan 24, 2025
    Sources Sought
    Open
  • Feb 5, 2025
    Sources Sought
    Open
  • Feb 18, 2025 · this notice
    Pre-solicitation
Solicitation
None posted
Award
  • Jul 24, 2026
    Award Notice
    General Atomics San Diego CA 92121 USA · $6.0M
    Open

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What the notice says

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently award a Cost Reimbursable order under existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001921G0014 to General Atomics (GA), San Diego, CA. This order is for the procurement of Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), ECP-I- Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS)-0066 Block Switch Controller (BSC) Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) Hardware Obsolescence and Firmware Upgrade, in support of Ford Class Carriers to resolve hardware reliability and processing capacity issues within the currentl… (show all)

y installed EMALS BSC Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA). This will consist of non-recurring engineering (including analysis, design, prototyping and integration testing) of an upgraded PCBA needed to replace an existing CPLD and development and delivery of the design�s technical data package and supporting lifecycle logistics documentation. The anticipated contract award date is September 2025, with performance through Fiscal Year 2028, inclusive of options. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S. Code 3204(a)(1), as implemented Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, �Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements�. As the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of EMALS, GA is the only responsible source with the access, unique knowledge, experience, special skills, facilities, manufacturing techniques, and technical data required to fulfill the EMALS non-recurring engineering and testing requirements and award to another source would result in duplication of costs and unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency�s requirements. Further, NAVAIR does not have an adequate technical data package nor sufficient license rights to the technical data to support a competitive procurement. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should directly contact Zach Baur, Small Business Liaison for General Atomics via e-mail: SB4GA@ga.com or Phone: (858) 455-2603. Capability statements received by the close of the synopsis may be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.

Who won similar work

4 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND), same product/service code (PSC) 1720 and NAICS 336413.

Single-winner award sizes (4): middle half $20.7M to $34.6M, median $28.7M; range $6.4M to $42.9M.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
General Atomics San Diego CA 92121 USA4$106.5MAug 27, 2026

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