Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity - Orca XLUUV CES

JustificationActive

Key Takeaways

  • No response deadline specified - contact the agency for details
  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in NEWPORT, RI
  • Industry: All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Contract Details

Notice ID
26027-1
Opportunity Type
Justification
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NUWC DIV NEWPORT
Posted Date
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Response Deadline
Not specified
PSC Code
AC32
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
NEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703
Status
Active

Description

1. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY: Department of the Navy, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) 2. NATURE OF ACTION: Award of a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Cost-Reimbursement task order under an exception to fair opportunity. 3. CONTRACTOR: L3 Technologies 4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) - Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized. 5. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Sustainment, technical, engineering, and administrative services for the proprietary L3 Control Element Software (CES) supporting the Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) program. 6. ATTACHMENT: In accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(D), a redacted

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is seeking responses for all other transportation equipment manufacturing in NEWPORT, RI.