DLQ-9 PODS and associated hardware

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) has awarded a contract for DLQ-9 pods and associated hardware to support its Electronic Warfare threat simulation requirements. As the primary Department of Defense source for simulating radar signals and electronic attack environments, NAWCWD utilizes these systems across weapons systems life cycles, including laboratory development and airborne pod deployment for manned aircraft testing and Fleet training. The procurement includes 44 pre-assembled part types, hardware modifications to adapt components to government needs after delivery, and technical data.

This award notice, published on August 13, 2021, under solicitation number N6893618R0030, carries a total value of $81,339,518. The contract structure consists of three primary line items: $79,682,542 for the pods and hardware, $1,716,976 for hardware modifications, and technical data provided at no separate price. The Department of the Navy Naval Air Warfare Center managed this acquisition, which was designated as an SBA Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside.

The contract is classified under NAICS 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, and PSC 5865, Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment. Administrative oversight is provided by the NAWCWD ATSO, Code EB45300, with Kelley A. McClean serving as the point of contact. No attachments were included with the award announcement.