ECDIS-N/Navigation/Steering and Propulsion Support
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy (NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV) has issued a Solicitation for ECDIS-N/Navigation/Steering and Propulsion Support services. This requirement is for engineering, training, technical publication development, program management, and technical services related to surface and subsurface vessel navigation and control systems.
Crucially, this will be awarded as a Sole Source Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) Contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE: 03956). No other proposals will be expected at this time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide subject matter expertise for a wide range of Navy systems, including:
- Navigation Systems: Navy ECDIS, legacy VMS (surface ships), NECDIS or VMS (Ohio, Los Angeles, Seawolf, Virginia class submarines), NAVDDS, VDR.
- Integrated Bridge/Control Systems: SIBS, DDG-51 class IBNS/IBS, DDG 1000, CG-47 class ISC, LHD ABS, LHD MCS, LHA MCS, LPD SCS.
- Other Systems: LCS Fathometer/Echo-Sounder, LCS Freedom/Independence Integrated Bridge System and Echosounder.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) Contract
- Awardee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
- Product/Service Code: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Response Date: June 30, 2026 (Note: This is not a competitive proposal due date due to the sole source nature).
Additional Notes
This notice explicitly states that it is a sole source award to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, and competitive proposals are not being sought. Interested parties should review the full solicitation details for any potential opportunities to provide comments or express interest in future competitive procurements of similar services.
Contact Information
- Primary: Nicholas Swanson (nicholas.g.swanson.civ@us.navy.mil, 215-897-1251)
- Secondary: Matthew Parlett (matthew.d.parlett.civ@us.navy.mil)