Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP)

This is a pre-solicitation synopsis.  The Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) Medium Altitude UAS Division intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. for the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program.  This effort is to assess the capability of the MQ-9 airframe to meet structural integrity using the ASIP Master Plan already on contract.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MQ-9 Reaper System and has been identified as the only firm that possesses the necessary knowledge, experience, and technical data required to perform this effort.  The Government does not own full data rights for the system; therefore to avoid duplication costs, the Government intends to award the effort pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.

For subcontracting opportunities, interested parties may submit appropriate information to Paula Hodgetts at 858-312-3615, or paula.hodgetts@gat.com at General Atomics ASI. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement action is 336411. Please indicate number of employees relative to the size standard of 750 for determination of small business status. Respondees shall include their assigned DUNS number and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

The Point of Contact for this action is ASC/WIIK, 703aesg.syk@wpafb.af.mil. In accordance with AFMC Clause 5352.201-9101, the ASC Ombudsman for this effort is Mr. Howard Marks, ASC/AQH, (Phone: 937-255-8642) E-Mail: howard.marks@wpafb.af.mil