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MQ-9 Block 5 Follow-On Reaper Capability Enhancement (FORCE) - FA8620-17-F-2364

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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Medium Altitude UAS Division plans to award a sole source contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) for the retrofit of MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft with Extended Range (ER), Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS), and Barrett Asymmetrical Digital Datalink Computer (Payload Multiplexer) modification kits. These upgraded aircraft will operate with a Block 30 Ground Control Station. GA-ASI has exclusive design, development, and manufacturing rights for the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper systems, possessing the specialized knowledge and technical data required to fulfill this requirement. Because the Government does not hold full data rights and to avoid duplication of costs, the contract will be awarded under sole source authority consistent with relevant federal acquisition regulations. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 336411, and while not open for competitive proposals, subcontracting opportunities may be explored with interested parties directed to contact GA-ASI. Responders must provide employee numbers relative to the small business size standard and include their DUNS number and CAGE code. Point of contact for government inquiries includes contract specialists and officials based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The contract aims to enhance MQ-9 Reaper capabilities through a follow-on program named FORCE (Follow-On Reaper Capability Enhancement), improving operational reach and communication capabilities of the unmanned aircraft.

General Info

Sole source contract to GA-ASI for MQ-9A Block 5 retrofit with extended range and datalink upgrades.

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336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedMar 15

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Joseph R. McCartanContract Specialist

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Brian G. LarkContracting Officer

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Full Description

FA8620-17-F-2364 issued against FA8620-15-G-4040 The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Medium Altitude UAS Division intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) to retrofit MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) (UHK-97000-15) with the Extended Range (ER), Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS), and Barrett Asymmetrical Digital Datalink Computer (Payload Multiplexer) modification kits. These modified aircraft shall be required to fly with a Block 30 Ground Control Station (GCS). The notice of intent is not a request to receive competitive proposals. GA-ASI is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper systems and is the only firm that possesses the necessary knowledge, experience and technical data required to deliver this requirement. The Government does not own full data rights for the system; therefore, to avoid duplication costs, the Government intends to award the effort pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. For subcontracting opportunities, interested parties may submit appropriate information to Michael McWilliams at (848) 312-2721 or michael.mcwilliams@ga-asi.com. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for thisprocurement action is 336411. Please indicate number of employees relative to the size standard of 1,000 for determination of small business status. Responders shall include their assigned DUNS number and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The point of contact for this action is AFLCMC/WIIK, Medium Altitude UAS Division, 2530 Loop Road West, Bldg 560, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433, Attn: Joseph McCartan, phone (937) 656-4328, email: joseph.mccartan@us.af.mil. The Contracting Officer is Brian Lark, phone (937) 656-4330, email: brian.lark.1@us.af.mil. The AFLCMC Ombudsman for this effort is Ms. Jill Willingham, AFLCMC/AQP, phone: (937) 255-5472, email: jill.willingham.1@us.af.mil.