Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Leonardo DRS

The U.S. Navy’s NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Leonardo‑DRS Naval Power Systems for the rapid replenishment of electronic parts transferred between two Flight III Arleigh Burke‑class destroyers (DDG‑125 and DDG‑135). The contract is being used to avoid critical delays in the Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) of the Flight III program. Interested parties may submit a response demonstrating why competition would be advantageous, but no formal solicitation or quotations will be issued. Responses must be emailed by the deadline. • Sole‑source contract for electronic parts/equipment for naval destroyers. • Intended to prevent delays in Flight III IOT&E. • Firm‑fixed‑price, simplified acquisition. • Response due 26 Aug 2026, 12:00 p.m. PST via email. • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or formal RFP will be issued.