14 -- Incorporation of the Portable Flight Plannng System (PFPS) into the BQM-74E Aerial Target System

The Naval Air Systems Command plans to award a firm fixed price contract modification to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for technical support related to integrating the Portable Flight Planning System (PFPS) into the BQM-74E Aerial Target. Northrop Grumman, based in San Diego, CA, is the sole designer, developer, and producer of the BQM-74E, possessing exclusive access to the proprietary technical data, software, and experienced personnel needed for this work. The modification ensures that the incorporation of this new system is completed within the required timeframe, highlighting Northrop Grumman’s unique capability to provide the necessary support. This action is not open for competitive proposals, as Northrop Grumman is the only known source for this technical expertise. The contract falls under NAICS code 336414 and is handled by the Department of Defense’s Naval Air Systems Command office located in Patuxent River, Maryland. The contract specialists and officers involved provide a direct point of contact for coordination and oversight, ensuring proper management of the contract modification focused on enhancing the operational capabilities of the BQM-74E Aerial Target through the integration of the PFPS.