SOLE SOURCE – WRA-9 UPGRADE
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 Department of the Navy, NSWC Crane Division, intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the upgrade of WRA-9 units to ASE and LBDR configurations. This is a sole source award to Crane Electronics, Inc., justified by the lack of a complete technical data package and the high cost of competitive procurement. The effort is not set aside for small business concerns. Responses from responsible sources are due by May 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort involves upgrading existing WRA-9 (P/N A4D0201-3) units to the ASE configuration (P/N A4D0201-5) and the LBDR configuration (P/N A4D0201-6).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Sole Source Awardee: Crane Electronics, Inc., 84 HILL AVE NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, 32548-3858
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1
- Period of Performance (PoP): Extended from July 26, 2027, to July 26, 2030
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for small business concerns
- Response Due: May 23, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 8, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The Government lacks a complete technical data package for this requirement. A competitive approach would lead to significant duplication of costs and provide items that are not form, fit, and functionally interchangeable, resulting in substantial development and sustainment costs.
Additional Notes
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed. The Government Point of Contact is Devin Wilson (devin.m.wilson15.civ@us.navy.mil, 812-227-9103).