Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE
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The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate a sole source contract for post production support of the BQM-34S Aerial Target from 2027 to 2030. The contract will be awarded to Northrup Grumman Systems Command, the sole designer and manufacturer of the system. Interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration.
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208) Patuxent River, MD
intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently award a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)
Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-25-G-0003 Northrup Grumman Systems
Command (NGSC), Rancho Bernardo, CA. The anticipated delivery order is for the procurement of Post
Production support for calendar year (CY) 2027 through 2030 for the BQM-34S Aerial Target with 1 base
year and 3 option years. Contract award is anticipated for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 and is
anticipated to be complete 48 months after contract award.
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) (previously Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(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 and manufacturer of the BQM-34S to include
unique mission kits, special tooling, software and support equipment. NGSC 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-34S SSAT
system.
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. Companies
interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact NGSC directly via Mike Vallone, (858) 618-
6118 or Michael.vallone@ngc.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.
SSAT BQM-34S FY 27-30 POST PRODUCTION SUPPORT is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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