SAM #N00019-26-RFPREQ-WPM208-0052

This opportunity involves the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208) at Patuxent River, MD, seeking to procure a part for the BQM-34S Supersonic Aerial Target (SSST): - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208) - Contracting office located at Patuxent River, Maryland - OEM and Vendor: - Northrup Grumman Systems Command, Inc. (NGSC) is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the BQM-34S system - Products/Services Requested: - Part associated with the BQM-34S Supersonic Aerial Target (SSST) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided in the notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: NGSC is the only known vendor with the required technical data, software rights, and maintenance experience for the BQM-34S SSAT system - Procurement will be a modification to an existing delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-20-G-0005 - Place of Performance: - Work to be performed in San Diego, California - Contracting office at Patuxent River, Maryland

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208) Patuxent River, MD intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently award a Cost-Plus Fixed Price (CPFF) Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-20-G-0005 with Northrup Grumman Systems Command, Inc. (NGSC), Rancho Bernardo, CA. The anticipated modification to delivery order N00019-23-F-0007 is for an update to Statement of Work to add a procurement part associated with the BQM-34S. Contract award is anticipated for fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 and the anticipated Delivery order will be for 12 months after contract award.

This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (previously Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1)), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. NGSC is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the BQM-34S to include unique mission kits, special tooling, software and support equipment.  NGSC is the only known contractor with the requisite knowledge, maintenance and repair experience, and noncommercial technical data and software rights to meet the Government’s requirements for the BQM-34S SSAT system.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.