Processor, Interface

This sole‑source contract awards the Defense Logistics Agency – Aviation a firm‑fixed‑price, fixed‑quantity order for five specialized processor/interface units for the B‑2 bomber. The part (NSN 5895‑01‑577‑5557, Part No. 292A900‑21) is a classified component that only Lockheed Martin can produce because the government lacks the proprietary manufacturing data. The award follows extensive market research and three unsuccessful Sources‑Sought notices, confirming that no other source can meet the technical requirements. The contract is valued in the low‑ to mid‑tens of millions, is a single‑award, non‑option, fixed‑quantity procurement, and is governed by FAR 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) for sole‑source justification. • Procurement: 5 units of a classified processor/interface for the B‑2 aircraft. • Vendor: Lockheed Martin Corporation (sole qualified source). • Agency: Defense Logistics Agency – Aviation, Tinker AFB, OK. • Contract Type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price, Fixed‑Quantity, sole‑source. • Key dates: Sources‑Sought attempts closed 5 Apr 2024; contract awarded 29 Sep 2026.