Award Notice for System for Naval Target Control (SNTC) Production, Spares and Repairs and AN/DSQ-50A Repairs

Awarded on April 17, 2024, by the Naval Air Systems Command Aerial Targets Program Office, this indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract utilizes both Firm-Fixed-Price and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee structures. Micro Systems, Inc. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is tasked with the production, testing, and delivery of critical hardware, including up to 375 Airborne Transponders, 150 Ground Radio Frequency Units, 75 Airborne Relays, and 15 Test Sets. The scope further encompasses the test, teardown, and evaluation of up to 625 System of Naval Targets Control and 375 AN/DSQ-50A units, alongside extensive repair services for various airborne transponders, radio frequency units, relays, test sets, and both L-Band and S-Band AN/DSQ-50A components. This contract was not competitively procured, as Micro Systems, Inc. is identified as the sole designer and manufacturer with the necessary technical data and capabilities to support these Target Mission Support Systems. The award is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), formerly 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), ensuring the Navy maintains essential operational readiness for its aerial targets. The agreement includes a five-year ordering period for the assessment and repair of Miss Distance Sensors and extends production and support for the System for Naval Target Control through September 30, 2028.