Three Firms Win $70M Navy IDIQ for Horizon Reference Systems Through 2031

Critical Communications, Controls and Instruments LLC,* Exeter, New Hampshire (N6833526D0005); Calzoni S.R.L, Caldereara di Reno, Italy (N6833526D0006); and Valkyrie Enterprisers LLC, Virginia Beach, Virginia (N6833526D0007), are each awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multiple award contract. The estimated aggregate ceiling for all contracts is $70,000,000, with the companies having an opportunity to compete for individual orders. These contracts procure Horizon Reference Systems (HRS) for various Navy vessels for the aircraft launch and recovery equipment program office. The HRS scope includes design, installation, and support requirements to equip future Freedom and Independence class littoral combat ships, Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyers, and possible future ship classes not yet defined with a HRS. Additionally, retrofit legacy HRS may be installed on Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyers and Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser ship classes under this effort. Work will be performed in Exeter New Hampshire; Caldereara di Reno, Italy; and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The percentage of work performed at each location is not known until award of individual orders and is expected to be completed in January 2031. No funds will be obligated at the time of award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. These contracts were competitively procured as an unrestricted full and open competition; three proposals were received. The Naval Air Systems Command, Lakehurst, New Jersey, is the contracting activity.