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Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a sole source modification to an existing contract with Northrop Grumman Defense Systems to add repair of a Common Munitions Built-InTest Reprogramming Equip... Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a sole source modification to an existing contract with Northrop Grumman Defense Systems to add repair of a Common Munitions Built-InTest Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE) Box 5 AARGM Test Adapter (ATA). These requirements will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(5), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5, "Authorized or required by statue." All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. However, as the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the AARGM missile, NGDS is the only source that currently possesses sufficient requisite knowledge, engineering expertise, aircraft integration information, and technical data required to perform these efforts. No other source has the technical qualification and necessary resources to perform the work described herein, nor will any other supplies or services satisfy the Government's requirements. Unless otherwise stated herein, no formal request for proposal or additional written information is currently available. Request for same will be disregarded. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This synopsis is published for informative purposes (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact NGIS, directly. 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.