SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ANALYSIS, MODIFICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SOFTWARE CHANGES TO THE SUBSONIC AERIAL TARGET (SSAT) BQM-177A TARGET SYSTEM

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 an Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract to Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. (KUAS), Sacramento, CA. The anticipated contract will be comprised of Cost Reimbursement type Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and provide for software engineering support services including analysis, modification, and implementation of software changes to the BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) System, a subsonic, recoverable aerial target system used in weapon systems test and evaluation and Fleet training. Contract award is anticipated for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, and the anticipated IDIQ will consist of five (5) one (1) year ordering periods.

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. This KUAS is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the BQM-177A SSAT System to include unique mission kits, special tooling, software, and support equipment. KUAS 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 BQM-177A SSAT 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 KUAS directly via Barret Bachert at (530) 615-6437 or barret.bachert@kratosdefense.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.