Developmental 3D Model of the BQM-34S Fuselage and Nose Installation

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208) Patuxent River, Maryland, intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Delivery Order to under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-20-G-0005 with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), San Diego, California. The anticipated delivery order is for the procurement required to produce a developmental level 3-dimensional (3D) model for the modified BQM-34 based upon the Fuselage Assembly (P/N: 124F301-41) and the Nose Installation (PN: 124N380-17).  Contract award is anticipated for third quarter fiscal year 2023 and the anticipated delivery will be 18 months after contract award.  The BQM-34 is a recoverable, remote controlled, subsonic aerial target, capable of speeds up to Mach 0.86 and altitudes from 10 to 60,000 feet. The BQM-34 system 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. NGSC is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the BQM-34S Subsonic Aerial Target system.  NGSC 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-34S Subsonic Aerial Target system.

Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact NGSC directly via Mr. Randy Laws at P.O. Box 509066, San Diego, CA 92150-9066.

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 Ashley Eaton, ashley.r.eaton6.civ@us.navy.mil.