22 February 2017 RQ-21A FY 18-19 Interim Contract Support (ICS)

 On 22 February 2017 the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD, synopsized a sole source requirement with Insitu Inc. of 118 East Columbia River Way, Bingen, WA, for the procurement of Interim Contractor Support (ICS) for the RQ-21A Blackjack Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). ICS includes logistics services to meet the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) requirement; Organizational Level (O-Level) maintenance; and Mobile Training Teams (MTT) to train United States Marine Corps (USMC) Air Vehicle Operators (AVO) and Maintainers and data reporting. The effort was awarded to Insitu Inc. in the following three parts: On 22 December 2017 Contract N00019-16-C-1006 was awarded, totaling $2,431,462, for the initial base ICS services. On 08 February 2018, NAVAIR awarded modification P00001 to Contract N00019-16-1006, totaling $67, 375, for Naval Special Warfare (NSW) ICS services. NAVAIR then awarded P00002 on 22 March 2018, totaling $15,255,836, for the procurement of additional ICS services in FY 18 and options for ICS services in FY 19.

 This acquisition was pursued under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Small businesses interested in subcontracting possibilities may contact Jim Lambo, 509-493-6565, Insitu, Inc.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract with Insitu Inc. of 118 East Columbia River Way, Bingen, WA, to procure Interim Contractor Support (ICS) for the RQ-21A Blackjack Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The procurement of ICS includes Logistics services is to meet the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) requirement; provide Organizational Level (O-Level) maintenance; and provide Mobile Training Teams (MTT) to train United States Marine Corps (USMC) Air Vehicle Operators (AVO) and Maintainers and data reporting.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the requirements." Insitu is the sole designer, developer Original Equipment Manufacturer and integrator of the RQ-21A Blackjack UAS and as such, is the only known source available with the requisite technical knowledge, experience and tooling to perform the efforts described herein, in order to satisfy the Government's requirement.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. This synopsis is published for information purposes only. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date, 9 March 2017, of this synopsis. All inquiries and concerns shall be addressed via email to Sharina Miller at Sharina.Miller@navy.mil or Denise Lamb Denise.Lamb@navy.mil. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this requirement is 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 PHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact Zackary Miller (Zackary.Miller@Insitu.com) 509-493-6548, Insitu Inc. 118 East Columbia River Way, Bingen, WA Small Business Liaison Office.

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract with Insitu Inc. of 118 East Columbia River Way, Bingen, WA, to procure Interim Contractor Support (ICS) for the RQ-21A Blackjack Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The procurement of ICS includes Logistics services is to meet the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) requirement; provide Organizational Level (O-Level) maintenance; and provide Mobile Training Teams (MTT) to train United States Marine Corps (USMC) Air Vehicle Operators (AVO) and Maintainers and data reporting.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the requirements." Insitu is the sole designer, developer Original Equipment Manufacturer and integrator of the RQ-21A Blackjack UAS and as such, is the only known source available with the requisite technical knowledge, experience and tooling to perform the efforts described herein, in order to satisfy the Government's requirement.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. This synopsis is published for information purposes only.  Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date, 9 March 2017, of this synopsis. All inquiries and concerns shall be addressed via email to Sharina Miller at Sharina.Miller@navy.mil or Denise Lamb Denise.Lamb@navy.mil. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination not to compete this requirement is 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 PHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact Zackary Miller (Zackary.Miller@Insitu.com) 509-493-6548, Insitu Inc. 118 East Columbia River Way, Bingen, WA Small Business Liaison Office.