Supplies and serviced to support the Hunter Unmanned Aircraft Vehichle system

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The US Army Contracting Command - Redstone located at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama has a requirement to procure on a sole source basis supplies and services to support the Hunter Unmanned Aircraft Vehichle system. These items are only available through Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc., 4067 Enterprise Way, Sierra Vista (Garden Canon), AZ 85635-2273. It is anticipated the award will be a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation to the agency listed in this notice. All submissions must be received by 14 February 2013.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government