Additional support in support of the Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Block 1, Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Quick Reaction Capability (QRC).

The US Army Contracting Command, AMCOM Contracting Center, anticipates a modification to existing Contract, W58RGZ-09-C-0153, with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., for additional effort in support of the Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), Block 1, Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) for sustainment spares, replenishment of material, spare and repair parts, system support package, and two (2) options for maintenance support. The periods of performance will be from date of award through 19 May 2010 for the basic effort and each option. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, this action is directed toward General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Award to other than the intended source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government and unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agencys requirements. This acquisition is not open to foreign firms. All responses should be directed to Patricia J. Vail at patricia.vail@us.army.mil and must be received within fifteen (15) days of this synopsis. All responsible sources may submit a response which will be considered. This notice of intent to negotiate a sole source modification to Contract W58RGZ-09-C-0153 is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a formal notice of solicitation. Telephone or facsimile inquiries and/or responses will not be accepted. See Note 22.