GQM-163A Full Rate Production (FRP) 14-17

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to award a sole source contract to Orbital Sciences Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc., for the Full Rate Production (FRP) Lot 14, with Option years for Lots 15, 16, & 17, of the GQM-163A surface launched aerial target system that emulates the anti-ship cruise missile in support of weapon system test and evaluation. It is anticipated that the resulting contract will be Firm Fixed price for the procurement of GQM-163A aerial base target vehicles, in estimated quantities of up to 24 for each FRP lot. The procurement will also include, but is not limited to, related equipment, Mission Kits, Replenishment Spares and Advance Long Lead Steel in support of Production; technical support services and related supplies; Service Life Extensions (SLE); and technical and administrative data. The contractor will be responsible for the services and support to ensure that hardware will

be available to support future launch operations. The anticipated contract will fulfill the needs of the U.S. Navy as well as potential FMS customers.  This synopsis is published for information purposes only. (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for the action described herein is 336414.The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency.IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: This notice of intent 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.GENERAL INFORMATION: Orbital Sciences Corporation is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the Supersonic Sea Skimming Target (SSST) and is the only known qualified, responsible source that possesses the necessary knowledge, experience, and technical data required to fulfill the requirements specified. For subcontracting possibilities with Orbital Sciences Corporation, 3380 South Price Road, Chandler, Arizona, 85248, please contact Brenda Norwood (480) 722-3839.Contact Information: Derek A. Tenney, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 757-5897, Email derek.tenney1@navy.mil Office Address :Building 227247123 Buse Road Unit IPT Patuxent River MD 20670 Location: NAVAIR HQ Set Aside: N/A