BQM‐177 ECU Obsolescence ECP

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, Maryland, intends to

award a sole source Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019‐17‐G‐0003

with Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. (KUAS), Roseville, CA for the procurement of Non‐

Recurring Engineering (NRE) for the SSAT BQM‐177A Program. This procurement will provide a

common Engine Control Unit (ECU) and have a delivery date of 18 months after award. Contract

Award is anticipated for the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2021.

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.

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’ requirements for

the BQM‐177A SSAT system.

Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact KUAS directly via Mr. Kent

Freeman at (916) 751‐3050 and Kent.freeman @KratosDefense.com.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR

6.302‐1. All responsible sources may submit a capability statements which shall be considered by

the agency.

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.

Responses to this notice can be sent via email directly to Sharon Green at

sharon.m.green@navy.mil.