DLQ-9 PODS and associated hardware

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) has issued an award notice for DLQ-9 pods and associated hardware under solicitation N6893618R0030. This procurement supports the Department of Defense’s primary source of Electronic Warfare threat simulation for weapons development, test, and evaluation, as well as Fleet training and target applications. The requirement falls under NAICS 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, and PSC 5865, Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment. This action was designated as an SBA (Small Business Administration) set-aside.

The scope of work involves the development of threat systems designed to simulate or replicate radar signals and electronic attack environments. These systems are utilized throughout a weapons system's life cycle, ranging from laboratory rack units to airborne pods mounted on manned aircraft for testing and training. The contract includes 44 Exhibit Line Item Numbers for various pre-assembled parts and specific provisions for hardware modifications and technical data.

The total award value is $81,339,518, which includes $79,682,542 for one lot of DLQ-9 pods and hardware under CLIN 0001 and $1,716,976 for hardware modifications under CLIN 0002. Technical data provided under CLIN 0003 is not separately priced. Published on August 13, 2021, this notice designates Kelley A. McClean as the point of contact for the Naval Air Warfare Center.