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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to award a contract modification to IDIQ N0001919D0033 on a sole source basis to Insitu, Inc., 118 Columbia River Way, Bingen, WA, in... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to award a contract modification to IDIQ N0001919D0033 on a sole source basis to Insitu, Inc., 118 Columbia River Way, Bingen, WA, in support of the Small Tatical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (STUAS) program, PMA 263. The modification will include hardware and initial spares in support of RQ-21A Blackjack for domestic and FMS International Partners. Insitu, Inc. is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the Blackjack unmanned aircraft system, and is therefore the only known source available with the requisite technical knowledge, experience and tooling to perform the efforts described herein to satisfy the Government's requirement. The Government has not yet obtained the data necessary, such as manuals, drawings, software interface controls, and interface control documents, to maintain the RQ-21A Blackjack. As such, the Government does not have sufficient rights in technical data to use in a competitive solicitation. This requirement will be procured in accordance with Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Small businesses interested in subcontracting possibilities may contact Jim Lambo, 509-493-6565, Insitu, Inc. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement This synopsis is published for information purposes only. (THIS NOTICE 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.