MQ-8B Fire Scout Air Data Terminal (ADT) Modification

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award to Cubic Defense Applications, Inc. (Cubic), San Diego, CA, a contract effort for Air Data Terminal (ADT) configuration modifications to include firmware modifications and the necessary programmatic and technical support. This work is in support of the MQ-8B Fire Scout UAS.

The proposed contract action is one for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 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." Cubic is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Air Data Terminals for the MQ-8B Fire Scout, and therefore is the only contractor with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data that can meet the Government's requirements on a timely basis and in a cost effective manner.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. 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 the proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail, U.S. mail or facsimile to the attention of Erik Barkhimer using the contact information provided in this synopsis. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Cubic attention: Michael Cameron, Cubic Defense Applications Inc. Contracts michael.cameron@cubic.com (858) 505-2230.