BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-25-RFPREQ-WPM208-0176
- Agency
-
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
- 1550 Unmanned Aircraft
- Place of performance
- Roseville, California, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to enter into sole source negotiations and issue a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for the BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) system, with estimated award in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 and ordering period completion by the fourth quarter of FY 2031. The procurement is reserved for Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. (KUAS), Roseville, California, under the sole-source authority of 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1; KUAS is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the BQM-177A and the only known contractor possessing the requisite knowledge, maintenance and repair experience, and noncommercial technical data and software rights necessary to meet Government requirements.
Place of performance is Patuxent River, Maryland (NAVAIR Aerial Targets Program Office, PMA-208). The BQM-177A is a subsonic, recoverable aerial target system used for weapons system test and evaluation and Fleet training. The BOA covers supplies and services including logistics, engineering, technical design, fabrication, training support, test support and analysis, technical data, trade studies, design and integration support, Cost Improvement Initiatives, Engineering Change Proposals, Non-Recurring Engineering services, engineering investigations, data analysis, hardware modifications and deliveries, support equipment modifications, special tooling and test equipment support, inspection, test and repair services, spares, flight consumables, information assurance and cybersecurity support, and programmatic support. No set-aside applies. The pre-solicitation notice closed on July 22, 2025.
Notice text
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208), Patuxent River, Maryland, intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently issue a sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. (KUAS), Roseville, CA. This effort is estimated to award in the 1st quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY). The ordering period under the BOA is estimated to be completed in the 4th quarter of FY 2031. This effort is for the procurement of supplies and services including: logistics, engineering, technical design, fabrication and training support, test support and analysis, technical data, trade studies and analysis, design and integration support, Cost Improvement Initiatives, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) services, engineering investigations, data analysis, hardware modifications and deliveries, engineering and feasibility studies, support equipment modifications, special tooling and test equipment support, inspection, test and inspection, repair services, spares, flight consumables, logistics support, information assurance/cybersecurity/software related support, and programmatic support.
The BQM-177A is a subsonic, recoverable, aerial target system used in support of weapons system test and evaluation and Fleet training.
This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by 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 System 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.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: This synopsis is published for informational purposes only. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 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. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact KUAS directly via Mr. Barret Bachert, at (530) 615-6437 or barret.bachert@kratosdefense.com.
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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