BQM-177A FY26 Parts Procurements and Mission Kits
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-25-RFPREQ-WPM208-0151
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1420 Guided Missile Components
- Place of performance
- Sacramento, California, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208) at Patuxent River, MD intends to procure parts and mission kits for the BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) system. The BQM-177A is a subsonic, recoverable aerial target system designed to emulate Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles (ASCM) and Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM) for weapons system testing and Fleet training purposes. NAVAIR plans to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery order under existing Basic Ordering Agreement N0001922G0004, justifying this approach under FAR 6.302-1 as only one responsible source exists that can satisfy the agency's requirements. The procurement will not use competitive evaluation criteria since it is structured as a sole source acquisition. Key dates include the July 25, 2025 deadline for this pre-solicitation notice, with contract award anticipated for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and will be awarded directly to Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. (KUAS) of Sacramento, CA, which serves as both the incumbent contractor and sole source provider. KUAS is identified as the exclusive designer, developer, and manufacturer of the BQM-177A SSAT system, including its unique mission kits, special tooling, software, and support equipment, making it the only contractor with the requisite technical knowledge and proprietary rights. The anticipated period of performance will span 12 months following contract award. While specific dollar values are not disclosed in this notice, the procurement falls under the Aircraft Manufacturing NAICS category (336411) and Guided Missile Components PSC category (1420). Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities are directed to contact KUAS directly through their designated representative.
Notice text
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 Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement N0001922G0004 to Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. (KUAS), Sacramento, CA. The anticipated delivery order is for the procurement of Parts and Mission Kits associated with the BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT). Contract award is anticipated for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 and the anticipated period of performance will be for 12 months. The BQM-177A is a subsonic, recoverable, aerial target system that emulates Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ASCM) and Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) in support of weapons system test and evaluation and Fleet training.
This synopsis is published for informational purposes only. (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. KUAS is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the BQM-177A SSAT to include unique mission kits, special tooling, software and support equipment. KUAS 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-177A SSAT system. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact KUAS directly via Mr. Barrett Bachert at barrett.bachert@kratosdefense.com.
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.
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