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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208) Patuxent River, Maryland, intends to enter sole source negotiations and subsequently award a sole source, Cost Plus Fixe... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208) Patuxent River, Maryland, intends to enter sole source negotiations and subsequently award a sole source, Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-20-G-0005 with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), San Diego, California. The anticipated delivery order is for the procurement of the efforts required to produce and deliver an Enhanced Integrated Avionics Unit (EIAU) model for the BQM-34S. Contract award is anticipated for first quarter fiscal year 2025 and the anticipated delivery will be 8 months after contract award. The BQM-34S is a recoverable, remote controlled, subsonic aerial target used in support of weapons 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 implement 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 BQM-34S Subsonic Aerial Target system. 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 BQM-34S Subsonic Aerial Target system. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: This synopsis is published for informational purposes only. (THIS NOTICE 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 Mr. Randy Laws 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. Responses to this notice can be sent via email directly to Ashley Eaton, ashley.r.eaton6.civ@us.navy.mil