Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake - Small Business Base Contracting

NAWS China Lake - Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division 

 

Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake - Business contracting information and guidance for doing business with NAWS China Lake and the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division.  This web page includes a list of helpful points of contact and an overview of the types of equipment, supplies, and services procured by the U.S. Navy to support operations at NAWS China Lake. Opportunities exist for companies who want to partner with prime defense contractors as suppliers and vendors. 

  

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OVERVIEW: 

The Naval Air Weapons Station at China Lake NAWS China Lake conducts research, development, acquisition, testing and evaluation (RDAT&E) of U.S. Navy air weapons systems.  

NAWS China Lake is the U.S. Navy's largest installation comprises 38% of the Navy’s land holdings worldwide. NAWS China Lake spans over 1.1 million acres. On this naval installation are more than 2,132 buildings and facilities. Navy Installations Command - Navy Region Southwest is responsible for supporting and maintaining NAWS China Lake. Aircraft operations at NAWS China Lake are conducted at Armitage Field. 

Major Naval Units at NAWS China Lake 

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division 
  • Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 9 (VX-9) 
  • Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 (VX-31)
  • Marine Aviation Detachment (MAD) 
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 Detachment 
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal Testing and Evaluation Unit 1 
  • Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest Detachment 
  • Naval Construction Training Center Port Hueneme (Navy Seabees)

NAWS China Lake Map - U.S. Navy

NAWS China Lake is located in the Western
Mojave Desert region of California, approximately
150 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake - official website:  https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrsw/installations/naws_china_lake.html
 

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest China Lake Detachment
The NAVFAC Southwest Detachment at China Lake is responsible for the public works, planning, engineering/design, construction, real estate, environmental services, and acquisition / disposal of facilities and real estate at this naval installation. 

     Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest - Contracting Office
     N62473 NAVFAC Southwest
     1220 Pacific Highway
     San Diego, CA 92132
     Phones: 619-532-3577 / 619-532-3977

Equipment and Supplies Contracting Support 

     Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) - Contracting Office
     429 E. Bowen Rd. Stop 4015 - CL
     575 "I" Ave, Bldg 36, Ste 1116 - PM
     China Lake/Pt Mugu, California 93555-6108
     Phone Numbers:  760-939-3511

     Naval Supply Systems Command
     NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego
     Regional Contracts Dept (Code 200)
     3985 Cummings Road
     Building 116 - 3rd Floor
     San Diego, California 92136-4200
     Phones: 619-556-7312 / 619-532-2574   

Medical Supplies and Equipment Contracting Support

     Naval Medical Center - San Diego
     Contracting Office
     Bldg 1
     34800 Bob Wilson Drive
     San Diego, California 92134-5000
     Phones: 619-532-8097 / 619-532-8122

Small Business Opportunities with NAWS China Lake 
Numerous business opportunities exist for small businesses to support the operations and activities conducted at NAWS China Lake. Contracting and small business liaison support for NAWS China Lake is provided by several naval organizations. In addition, subcontracting opportunities with prime defense contractors exist for small businesses with specialized products and services.  

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