BQM-177A FY27 Parts Procurement and Mission Kits
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-26-RFPREQ-WPM208-0055
- Agency
-
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Forecast
- BQM-177A FY27 Mission Kits and Parts Procurement Federal forecast
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1550 Unmanned Aircraft
- Place of performance
- Sacramento, California, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office intends to award a sole-source Firm Fixed Price delivery order to Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. for parts and mission kits associated with the BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT), with contract award anticipated in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027. This procurement is not a request for competitive proposals and will proceed under FAR 6.103-1 (only one responsible source).
Place of performance is Sacramento, California (contractor location). The period of performance is 12 months from award. Work supports weapons system test and evaluation and Fleet training, with the BQM-177A designed to emulate Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ASCM) and Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) threats using a subsonic, recoverable platform.
NAVAIR cites KUAS as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the BQM-177A SSAT and the only contractor with requisite knowledge, maintenance and repair experience, noncommercial technical data rights, and software rights to meet Government requirements. No other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
This notice is published for informational purposes only; the Government retains sole discretion to proceed or not proceed with this procurement. Parties interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact KUAS directly at barrett.bachert@kratosdefense.com. No solicitation release date or budget ceiling is specified.
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 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 2027 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 6.103-1, 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.
Similar open opportunities
| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQ-25 BOA Readiness and Sustainment Support | Naval Air Systems Command | No set-aside | |
| CS High NRE FY27 | Naval Air Systems Command | No set-aside | |
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source | Naval Information Warfare Systems Command | No set-aside | |
| V-22 Flight Control System – Retrofit Recurring Effort; Kits and Spares | Naval Air Systems Command | No set-aside | |
| Aircraft components | Naval Supply Systems Command | No set-aside |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity