SSAT BQM-34S STING, NRE

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208) Patuxent River, Maryland, intends to enter negotiations and subsequently award a sole-source, Delivery Order under IDIQ N00019-25-G-0003 with Northrup Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), San Diego, CA.  The anticipated delivery order is to provide Non-Recurring Engineering and preliminary production support for the BQM-34S Aerial Subsonic Target.   The contract will be a combination of Cost Plus and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and will include but not be limited to finalizing and release 2D drawing to 3D models, addressing parts obsolescence in subassemblies, assisting with engine and fuel design updates, updating software, qualifying and testing the design, and preparing the manufacturing factory floor tooling and test sets.  Contract award is anticipated for the second quarter of calendar year 2027 and will have a duration of 36 months after contract award.  The BQM-34 is a recoverable, remote controlled, subsonic aerial target, capable of speeds of up Mach 0.86 and altitudes from 10 to 60,000 feet.  The BQM-34 system emulates Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ASCM) and Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) in support of weapons system test and evaluation.

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 and manufacturer of the BQM-34S Subsonic Aerial Target system.  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 Subsonic Aerial Target system.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. 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. 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.

Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact NGSC directly via ATTN: AISR&T/RQ-4 or Kelsey Silver at P.O. Box 509066, San Diego, CA 92150-9066.  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. 

Responses to this notice can be sent via email directly to Tamiko Blackson, tamiko.c.blackson.civ@us.navy.mil.