GP Respin Synopsis.docx

Base Notice: Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) Extended Range (ER) - N00019-21-RFPREQ-PMA-242-0158

Notice Type:

Presolicitation Posted Date:

22 April 2021 Response Date:

6 June 2021 Archiving Policy:

Automatic, 15 days after response date Archive Date:

7 May 2021 Classification Code:

14 -- Guided missiles NAICS Code:

336 -- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing/336414 -- Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

NOTICE INFORMATION

Solicitation:

N00019-21-RFPREQ-PMA-242-0158

Agency/Office:

Naval Air Systems Command Location:

NAVAIR HQ

Title:

Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) Extended Range (ER) Description(s):

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a sole source Delivery Order under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement to Alliant TechSystems Operations LLC, also referred to as Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS), for the efforts required to design, develop, and complete successful prototype testing of a new Guidance Processor (GP) Circuit Card Assembly as a form, fit, and function replacement within the Control Section (CS) of the AARGM-ER (AGM-88G) configuration utilizing the Open System Architecture approach, and includes the integration and delta qualification of the NAVSTRIKE-M Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and the reprogramablity functionality upon completion on the AGM-88E2. The approved new design will address parts obsolescence, system security enhancements, reprogramability, and support future growth capabilities through incorporation of Open Systems Architecture and will be cut into the AGM-88G configuration into LRIP III.

These requirements will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 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." As the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the AARGM missile, NGDS is the only source that currently possesses sufficient requisite knowledge, engineering expertise, aircraft integration information, and technical data required to perform these efforts. No other source has the technical qualification and necessary resources to perform the work described herein, nor will any other supplies or services satisfy the Government's requirements.

This synopsis is published for informative purposes (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact NGDS, directly. 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. Email responses only. No telephone responses will be accepted. Comment by Volpe, Kathryn L (Procurement) CIV USN COMNAVAIRSYSCOM PAX (USA): Need this since we will not be in the office if they mail something. Can we not put an address in?

Primary Point of Contact:

Sebastian Bauer sebastian.bauer@navy.mil Secondary Point of Contact:

Kathryn L Volpe, Procurement Contracting Officer kathryn.volpe@navy.mil Contracting Office Address:

Building 2272 47123 Buse Road Unit IPT Patuxent River, Maryland 20670 United States Place of Contract Performance:

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems 9401 Corbin Avenue, Northridge, California 91324 United States