ROTHR DDRx Sustainment Support Services- Sole Source

SOL #: N0018926RB001Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, United States

Place of Performance

Premont, TX

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components (J059)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/38b26aa8b44e4109bc73394b910d52ca/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 28, 2026

Last Updated

May 6, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jun 6, 2026, 2:00 PM

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 / NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk intends to award a sole source contract to BAE Australia for sustainment support services for the Digital Receivers (DDRx) of the Relocatable Over-the-Horizon Radar (ROTHR) System. This action is justified by the proprietary nature of BAE Australia's DDRx technology and existing Memoranda of Understanding with the Australian Government. Services are required for ROTHR systems located in Texas, Virginia, and Puerto Rico. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit a challenge by June 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The contract will cover comprehensive sustainment services for the DDRx System, which is a critical component of the ROTHR system used for wide-area surveillance and drug interdiction. Key services include:

Repair and engineering support.
Maintenance and technical support.
Software support.
Risk Management Framework (RMF) support.
Asset retrograde repair and return processes.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
Anticipated Contract Type: C-type contract with Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) line items.
Set-Aside: Sole Source (to BAE Australia)
NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
Product Service Code (PSC): J059 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components)
Response Due: June 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET
Published Date: May 6, 2026

Justification & Evaluation

The Government intends to negotiate with BAE Australia as the sole source provider under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. This decision is based on:

Proprietary Technology: BAE Australia's digital receiver technology is proprietary, and they are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the DDRx systems currently fielded.
International Agreements: Existing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Australian Government prevent other contractors from performing these sustainment services.
Market Research: Previous market research, including demonstrations and sources sought notices (N00189-26-R-B001), did not identify any other viable sources capable of meeting the requirement.

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can provide the required services are encouraged to identify their capabilities to challenge the sole source determination.