SOLE SOURCE – Sustainment of Near Field Range (NFR) in support of production and repair of UA COMMS system components.
Overview
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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 Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for the sole source sustainment of Government Furnished Property (GFP) Near Field Range (NFR). This NFR supports the production and repair of Unmanned Aircraft (UA) Communications (COMMS) system components. The proposed contract action is intended for L3 Technologies, Inc. Communications Systems-West.
Scope of Work
The NFR is critical for testing UA COMMS components, interfacing with Unmanned Aircraft or Mission Control Segment (MCS) equipment for configuration, status, and processing Platform C2 data. The requirement is being solicited on a sole source basis because L3 Technologies is identified as the only company possessing the unique knowledge and experience required to maintain the NFR for this specific use. It is stated that another supplier or vendor could not produce the necessary data or procedures without L3Harris.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source Procurement of Supplies)
- Intended Contractor: L3 Technologies, Inc. Communications Systems-West
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) RFO 6.103-1(b) (10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1))
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Statement of Interest Due: June 22, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Product Service Code: J016 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Components And Accessories)
Response & Evaluation
All responsible sources are invited to submit a statement of interest, which will be considered by the agency. However, the Government reserves the discretion to not compete this proposed contract. Information received will primarily be used to re-evaluate the justification for sole source or limitation of sources and potentially to change the acquisition strategy to a competitive procurement. Solicitations and amendments for this sole source action will not be posted to SAM.gov and are available only from the identified Point of Contact.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Inquiries should be directed to Elizabeth Hacker.