BQM-177A Low Rate Initial Production Lot 3

PSC: 1550
NAICS: 336414
Solicitation Number: N00019-19-RFPREQ-PMA-208-0100
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a contract to Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. (KUAS), Roseville, CA, on an other than full and open basis procuring: (1) the supplies and services to provide a quantity of up to sixty (60) BQM-177A surface launched aerial targets, with deliveries from second quarter FY20 through second quarter FY21, that emulate anti-ship cruise missiles and technical and administrative data associated with the BQM-177A. Pursuant to DFARS 206.302-1(d) and PGI 206.302, a Sources Sought Notice was posted for this requirement on 22 June 2017.
The effort shall be procured pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements." On 28 January 2011, Composite Engineering, Inc. (CEi) was awarded the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Contract N00019-11-C-0024 under a best value full and open competition. CEi underwent a name change to KUAS in January 2018. KUAS is the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the BQM-177A and its sole integrator. KUAS is the only known contractor with the requisite knowledge, proprietary rights, maintenance and repair experience, and noncommercial technical data and software rights to meet the Government's requirements for the BQM-177A SSAT system.
This synopsis is published for information purposes only. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this planned contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact KUAS directly via Mr. James Ruggles at (916) 751-3075 and James.Ruggles@KratosDefense.com..