Lifetime Antenna Buy for the GQM-163A Supersonic Sea-Skimming Target (SSST)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N00019-25-RFPREQ-WPM208-0242
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1420 Guided Missile Components
- Place of performance
- Chandler, Arizona, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208) at Patuxent River, Maryland, intends to procure antennas for a lifetime buy supporting the GQM-163A Supersonic Sea-Skimming Target (SSST) system. The procurement covers three specific antenna part numbers (1030-3005-003, 1030-3005-004, and ADC5459) that are essential components of this aerial target system used for weapon systems testing, evaluation, and Fleet training operations. NAVAIR plans to conduct sole source negotiations under the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source exists to satisfy the agency's requirements. While this notice is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals, responsible sources may submit capability statements by October 7, 2025, which the government will consider solely to determine whether competitive procurement is feasible. The government retains full discretion in deciding whether to compete this proposed contract based on any responses received.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and targets Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) in Chandler, Arizona, as the sole source contractor due to their unique position as the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the GQM-163A SSST system. NGSC possesses the exclusive knowledge, maintenance experience, and proprietary technical data rights necessary to support this specialized aerial target system, including its mission kits, special tooling, software, and support equipment. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) modification with an anticipated award date in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 and an expected performance period of eight months. Companies interested in potential subcontracting opportunities are advised to contact NGSC directly, as the primary contractor will manage the supply chain for this lifetime antenna procurement supporting the supersonic target system's operational requirements.
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 award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract modification to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), Chandler, AZ. The anticipated procurement is for a life of type buy for antennas (part number 1030-3005-003, 1030-3005-004, and ADC5459) in support of the GQM-163A Supersonic Target (SSST), an aerial target system used in weapon systems test and evaluation and Fleet training. Contract award is anticipated for the second quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, and the anticipated period of performance will be 8 months.
This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 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. NGSC is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the GQM-163A SSST System to include unique mission kits, special tooling, software, and support equipment. 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 GQM-163A SSST 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 NGSC directly via Ms. Kathryn Haney at 612-500-3901 or Kathryn.Haney@ngc.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.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Last Time Antenna Buy for the GQM-163A Supersonic Sea-Skimming Target (SSST) | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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