Inactive

Description: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to issue a sole source contract pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other ... Description: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to issue a sole source contract pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” The Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGC), San Diego, CA, will be to extend existing CONUS and OCONUS operations and maintenance support of the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Demonstrator (BAMS-D) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The period of performance will include a one-year base period and two 12-month options. NGC is the sole designer, developer, and integrator of the BAMS-D UAS. Accordingly, it is the only contractor with the requisite personnel, technical knowledge, and expertise to provide this transition of software within the program’s cost and schedule constraints while maintaining interoperability. Unless otherwise stated herein, no formal request for proposal or additional written information is currently available. A determination by the Government not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. This synopsis is published for information purposes only. (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). Subcontracting opportunities should be sought directly from NGC. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award, 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. Point of contact for this synopsis is Victoria Heeren. Responses to this synopsis should be sent by email to victoria.heeren@navy.mil.