Global Hawk ID/IQ (EPIC)

The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) intends to issue a sole source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract (named GH EPIC) to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for development, production, modernization, retrofit, and sustainment activities for all US Air Force Global Hawk (GH) variants. The Global Hawk Program Office (GHPO) anticipates establishing an ordering period covering fiscal years 2015 through 2020 on this ID/IQ contract. The performance period is anticipated to last through fiscal year 2025. The anticipated ceiling is $3.5 billion. Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) GH-SSS-2013-1 was posted from 21 Jun 2013 through 9 Aug 2013. Results from the SSS did not indicate any source other than Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation could perform the work under this contract at the prime level without the government incurring unacceptable delays and substantial duplication of costs not recoverable through competition. The government anticipates awarding this contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1,"Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." A solicitation will be issued under the authority of a class deviation to AFFARS 5306.303-1(a). A Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for using Other Than Full and Open Competition procedures will be signed to cover this action and other contracting actions prior to starting negotiations. This Class J&A will be posted within 14 days after contract award in accordance with FAR 6.305(a). This ID/IQ is a follow-on effort to numerous GH contracts, including the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract (F33657-01-C-4600), awarded 15 Mar 2001; the existing ID/IQ contract (FA8620-13-D-3014), awarded 15 May 2013; all production lot contracts; and three sustainment basic ordering agreements and their respective orders. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement to the Contracting Officer by the date listed in this notice to be considered by the agency. Respondents shall specify status as a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, economicall disadvantaged women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business, or service-disabled veteran-owned small business. This synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB) or a Request for Proposals (RFP), nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. The government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Due to security access requirements, foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level. Contracting Activity: AFLCMC/WIGK 2530 West Loop Road Room 144 Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7101