DLQ-9 PODS and associated hardware

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) ATSO, Code EB45300, awarded this contract for DLQ-9 pods and associated hardware to support Electronic Warfare threat simulation. As the primary source for weapons development, test, and evaluation, Fleet training, and target applications within the Department of Defense, the agency requires these systems to replicate radar signals and electronic attack threat environments. The hardware serves various stages of the weapons systems life cycle, ranging from laboratory rack units to airborne pods used on manned aircraft.

The Department of the Navy finalized this award under solicitation number N6893618R0030 with a total value of $81,339,518. The procurement includes 44 exhibit line item numbers for pre-assembled parts, a dedicated line item for hardware modifications based on government requirements post-delivery, and a line item for technical data and contract data requirements. This requirement was classified under NAICS code 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, and PSC 5865, Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment.

This award notice, published on August 13, 2021, indicates the contract was processed with an SBA (Small Business Administration) set-aside. Administrative oversight for the agreement is managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, with Kelley A. McClean serving as the point of contact. No additional attachments were included with the formal notice.