BQM-34S subsonic aerial target full rate production for the US Navy

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208), located at Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), San Diego, CA. The contemplated action is for the Full Rate Production (FRP) of the BQM-34S Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) system, encompassing a base period for FRP Lot 1 and options for FRP Lots 2, 3, and 4. The anticipated production quantity is twenty-five (25) BQM-34S targets per lot, representing a total potential quantity of up to one hundred (100) target systems across all lots. Award is projected for the third quarter (Q3) of Fiscal Year (FY) 2030, with contract deliveries spanning through FY 2036. The BQM-34S SSAT is a recoverable, subsonic aerial target system primarily utilized for naval weapon systems test and evaluation (T&E) and operational Fleet training exercises.

This requirement will be procured under the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, 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 SSAT. NGSC is the only known source possessing 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 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 NGSC directly via ATTN: AISR&T/RQ-4 or Kelsey Silver at P.O. Box 509066, San Diego, CA 92150-9066.

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.