$9M GA-Tupelo EMALS pact

General Atomics of San Diego is being awarded $9,095,112 for ceiling-priced delivery order N00383-19-F-NA0F under previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00383-18-G-NA01) for the purchase of 39 various line items for initial spares acquisition in support of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and advanced arresting gear used on aircraft carriers. Work will be performed in Tupelo, Miss., and will be completed by November 2026. Working Navy capital funds in the amount of $6,821,334 will be obligated at the time of award and funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One firm was solicited for this non-competitive, sole-source requirement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, and one offer was received. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support of Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD 09/20/19)