NGC/LRIP 6 Mass Sim and Red Landing Gear Purchase - Modification to Contract #N0001919C0008

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD, intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) modification under Contract N0001919C0008. The anticipated modification is for the procurement of Mass Sims and Red Landing Gear to support LRIP-6 (B24, B25, B26 and AUS4) and follow on UA production builds. These items are being procured as tooling to support the UAs with ATP’s and, in the case of the mass sims, provide additional support for flight testing and delivery flights. Contract award is anticipated for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. The anticipated period of performance will be for approximately 12 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, manufacturer, integrator, and producer of the MQ-4C Triton air vehicles and ground stations. Therefore, NGSC is the only source with the requisite knowledge of the Triton design, operation, and maintenance to successfully provide the necessary engineering, systems integration, and sustainment support. Unless otherwise stated herein, no formal request for proposal or additional
written information is currently available. A determination by the Government not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. 

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: This synopsis is published for
informational purposes only. (THIS NOTICE 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. Subcontracting opportunities should be sought directly from NGSC. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award, 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 or electronic responses will be accepted.