Predator B MQ-9 Retrofit Effort

FA8620-05-G-3028 0068 Predator B, MQ-9 Retrofit of Aircraft Effort: This is a pre-solicitation synopsis. The Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), 703rd Aeronautical Systems Group (AESG) intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. for MQ-9 Reaper retrofit requirements. The proposed contract action will retrofit Predator B, MQ-9 Reaper aircraft throughout Fiscal Year (FY) 09/FY10 timeframe. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. General Atomics ASI is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the Predator system, and is the only firm that possesses the necessary knowledge, experience and technical data required to perform these efforts. The government does not own the data rights for the system; therefore, to avoid duplication costs, the government intends to award the effort pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)
(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.

For subcontracting opportunities, interested parties may submit appropriate information via email to Paula Hodgetts at 858-455-3615, or paula.hodgetts@gat.com at General Atomics, ASI. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement action is 336411. Please indicate number of employees relative to the size standard of 1,500 for determination of small business status. Respondees shall include their assigned DUNS number and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The Point of Contact for this action is PSS/PK, 2640 Loop Road, West, Room 213, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7106, Attn: Elizabeth Eberhart, Phone:(937) 904-6981, and Email: elizabeth.eberhart@wpafb.af.mil. Any technical questions should be referred to Mr. James R. Boling at (937) 904-8090, e-mail james.boling@wpafb.af.mil. The Contracting Officer is Ms. Elizabeth A. Eberhart, (937) 904-6981, e-mail elizabeth.eberhart@wpafb.af.mil. In accordance with AFMC Clause 5352.201-9101, the ASC Ombudsman for this effort is Mr. Howard E. Marks Jr., ASC/AE, 1755 Eleventh St, B570, R101, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7404 (Phone: 937-255-8642; FAX 937-656-7193; E- Mail howard.marks@wpafb.af.mil).