What specific technical areas does NSWC Crane prioritize for procurement?

NSWC Crane focuses heavily on electronic warfare, strategic mission hardware, special operations technology, and advanced sensor systems. Vendors with expertise in hardware engineering, rapid prototyping, and systems integration are highly competitive.

Is a facility security clearance necessary to work with NSWC Crane?

Yes, because much of the work involves sensitive defense technologies and strategic systems, many prime contract opportunities require vendors to hold a Facility Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level.

How does NSWC Crane manage its research and development acquisitions?

NSWC Crane frequently utilizes Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) to engage with non-traditional defense contractors and small businesses for innovative, high-tech research and rapid prototyping projects.

DEPT OF THE NAVY · Contracting Office

NSWC CRANE

1,903 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office1,903 solicitationsUnder DEPT OF THE NAVY

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About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of NSWC CRANE.

NSWC Crane serves as a premier technical center for the Department of the Navy, focusing on the research, development, and sustainment of electronic warfare, special missions, and strategic systems. Vendors compete for contracts involving advanced sensor integration, ordnance engineering, microelectronics, and expeditionary warfare technology support.

Hierarchy: DEPT OF THE NAVY · DEPT OF DEFENSE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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