Northrop Technical Support and Planning
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed-price contract on a sole source basis to Northrop Grumman Space Systems for Technical Support and Planning. This notice is not a request for quotes. Interested parties must submit capability statements by May 4, 2026, 4:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Technical Support and Planning (1 Job) related to equipment designed by Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman maintains all proprietary data necessary to build and operate this equipment, making them the sole source. The product/service code is J015 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (Sole Source Notice of Intent)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 4:00 PM PST
- Published: April 27, 2026
- Solicitation Number: N6893626SIMACQDB0000MEB0000M0311
Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. No solicitation or RFQ will be issued. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Responses will be reviewed to determine if other sources can perform the required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.
Additional Notes
All vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with an 'Active' status. Contractors must also be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information, requiring an approved DD2345. Responses should be sent to Donell Sims (Donell.e.duenassims.civ@us.navy.mil).