MQ-8C Fire Scout Radar Modification Kits and Nonrecurring Engineering (NRE)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, plans to issue a cost-plus fixed fee delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-15-G-0026 to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation in San Diego, California. This contract involves the production of up to eight AN/ZPY-8 Radar modification kits and eight Forward Access Panel modification kits, including all necessary non-recurring engineering to qualify a new Mission Processor Unit for integration with these kits. These items are non-commercial and manufactured to meet the Government’s specifications. The contract will be awarded as a sole-source procurement since Northrop Grumman is the only entity possessing the unique knowledge, experience, and technical data required to fulfill the Government’s needs effectively and timely, relating to the MQ-8 Fire Scout Unmanned Aerial System. This notice serves as an intent to award and is not a request for competitive proposals, though interested parties may submit information to express their interest and capability. The Government will use such information solely to decide whether to conduct a competitive procurement, with the final decision resting entirely with the Government. Questions or expressions of interest must be submitted in writing to the designated contract specialists via email, mail, or facsimile. Subcontracting opportunities may be pursued by contacting Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems socio-economic programs sector manager. The contract aligns with NAICS code 336413 and supports specialized defense aviation technology development and modification efforts.