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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208), Patuxent River, MD intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Deliv... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208), Patuxent River, MD intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Order under the sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), contract number N00019-21-G-0002, with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), Chandler, AZ. The anticipated Delivery Order provides for the procurement of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Replenishment Spares in support of the GQM-163A Coyote SSST. Contract award is anticipated for the fourth quarter of FY 2024.The GQM-163A is a surface launched aerial target system that emulates the anti-ship cruise missile in support of weapon 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) (previously Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(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 GQM-163A Coyote SSST System to include unique mission kits, special tooling, software, and support equipment. 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 GQM-163A Coyote SSST 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 Ms. Kathryn Haney, at (480) 612-3901 and Kathryn.Haney@ngc.com. 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.