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14 -- BQM-74F Aerial Target

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Reference-Number-N00019-02-P7-PW053Federal

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The Naval Air Systems Command plans to issue a cost plus incentive fee modification to the existing NAVAIR contract N00019-02-C-3116 for additional development work on the BQM-74F Aerial Target. This modification covers several key tasks, including the installation of an Electronic Counter Measures system auxiliary kit, acceleration of Vehicle Management System production hardware documentation, and fabrication of mock-ups for both the Payload Bay and fuel tank. Additionally, the contract involves procuring and testing off-the-shelf antennas for initial installation and radio frequency evaluation, conducting computational fluid dynamics analysis to evaluate air data pitot probe placement, and evaluating alternative launch aircraft options for the BQM-74F. The work will be negotiated on a sole source basis with Northrop Grumman in Rancho Bernardo, CA, the prime contractor responsible for the BQM-74F development. Northrop Grumman's exclusive technical expertise, detailed understanding of the system architecture, and access to proprietary data make it uniquely qualified to perform these tasks. The contract is managed by the Naval Air Systems Command office in Patuxent River, Maryland, reflecting its ongoing commitment to enhancing the capabilities and operational readiness of the BQM-74F aerial target system.

General Info

NAVAIR awards Northrop Grumman sole-source contract for BQM-74F development and testing enhancements.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

17066 Goldentop RoadSan Diego, CA 92150-9066, MD

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NONE

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedJun 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Full Description

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a cost plus incentive fee modification under NAVAIR contract N00019-02-C-3116 for additonal work during the development of the BQM-74F Aerial Target. The additional scope includes Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) System Target Auxiliary/Augmentation System Mission Equipment Installation Kit, accelerate the Vehicle Management System (VMS) production hardware documentation, fabricate a mock-up of the Payload Bay, design and fabricate a mock-up of the fuel tank, procure and test off-the-shelf antennas for initial installation and radio frequency evaluation, conduct an Air Data Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis for evaluating placement of the air data pitot probe, and evaluate and report on alternate launch aircarft for the BQM-74F Aerial Target. NAVAIR intends to negotiate the proposed modification on a sole source basis with Northrop Grumman, Rancho Bernardo, CA. Northrop Grumman is the prime contractor for the development of the BQM-74F Aerial Target. Only Northrop Grumman has the technical expertise, understanding of the BQM-74F system architecture, and access to Northrop Grumman proprietary data necessary to perform the required effort.