ContractSpecial Notice

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract Modification

DEPT OF DEFENSE REQAB2600028
Response Deadline
May 8, 2026
9 days left
Days Remaining
9
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Missile Defense Agency within the Department of Defense intends to award a sole-source contract modification to Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems for a Link-16 development test event planned for calendar year 2027 in support of a Foreign Military Sales case. The work includes establishing the test architecture, providing modeling and simulation data for validation of the Ballistic Missile Defense Operation Support System, executing interoperability testing, conducting problem investigation, and providing specialized engineering assistance to finalize the Interface Design Document for a Command and Control system and shipboard combat systems. The effort is linked to integration of the proprietary SPY-7(V)1 Solid State Radar and J8 Aegis Weapon System expertise, with performance in Moorestown, New Jersey and a period of performance from award through April 30, 2028. This notice was posted April 22, 2026, is for informational purposes only, is not a request for competitive proposals, and responses are due by May 7, 2026.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code
AC13
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
PreSolicitation Notice_JADGE_Final.docx
Word19 KBApr 23, 2026
AI Summary
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) intends to award a sole-source contract modification to Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (LM RMS) for supporting a Link-16 development test event in 2027. This contract, identified as HQ085121C0001/P000XX, is for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case and covers a period from the award date through April 30, 2028. LM RMS will establish test architecture, provide Modeling & Simulation data, execute interoperability testing, conduct problem investigation, and offer specialized engineering to finalize the Interface Design Document for Command and Control (C2) and shipboard combat systems. The justification for this sole-source award, under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and RFO 6.103-1, is due to LM RMS being the J8 Aegis Weapon System (AWS) Engineering Agent and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the proprietary SPY-7(V)1 Solid State Radar. No other entity possesses the necessary proprietary data or specialized engineering expertise for integrating the SPY-7(V)1 and J8 AWS. This notice, posted on April 22, 2026, is for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive proposals. Responses are due by May 7, 2026.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 23, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 8, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 23, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)
Office
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)

Point of Contact

Name
Sherman Mayle

Place of Performance

Moorestown, New Jersey, UNITED STATES

Official Sources