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MQ-9 Block 5 VORTEX Retrofit

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FA8620-17-F-2346Federal

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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) intends to award a sole source contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. for the production of retrofit hardware kits and associated software needed for the MQ-9 Block 5 Vortex upgrades. General Atomics is uniquely qualified as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MQ-9 Reaper system, possessing the necessary technical data and expertise to perform this work. This contract will be awarded under the authority that allows non-competitive procurement to avoid duplication costs, since the government does not hold full data rights for the system. The contract is identified under solicitation number FA8620-17-F-2346 and is categorized under NAICS code 336411, related to aerospace manufacturing. The work will be performed primarily in Poway, California, where General Atomics is located. While this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, subcontracting opportunities may be explored, with interested parties encouraged to contact the designated representative at General Atomics. Key points of contact for this procurement include AFLCMC personnel and the Contracting Officer, ensuring proper communication channels are maintained. The contract pertains specifically to the MQ-9 Block 5 Vortex retrofit, highlighting the ongoing effort to upgrade and sustain the MQ-9 Reaper UAV system used by the Department of Defense.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to General Atomics for MQ-9 Block 5 Vortex retrofit hardware and software.

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Department Of Defense → FA8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing

Place of Performance

142000 Kirkham Way, POWAY, CA, 92064, USA

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NONE

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedSep 12

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWPAFB, OH, 45433-7101, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari

Office AddressWPAFB, OH, 45433-7101, USA

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Rory D. O'BrienContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

FA8620-17-F-2346 This is a pre-solicitation synopsis. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Medium Altitude UAS Division intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. for the production of retrofit hardware kits and the corresponding software required to accomplish the MQ-9 Block 5 Vortex retrofits. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the MQ-9 Reaper system and has been identified as the only firm that possesses the necessary knowledge, experience and technical data required to perform this effort. 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 Paula Hodgetts at 858-312-3615, or paula.hodgetts@uav.com at GA-ASI. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement 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, 2530 Loop Road West, Room 144, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7101, Attn: Rory O'Brien, phone (937) 255-4192, email: rory.obrien.2@us.af.mil. The Contracting Officer is Ms. Stephanie Simpson, phone 937-656-4142, email: stephanie.simpson.3@us.af.mil. The AFLCMC Ombudsman for this effort is Ms. Jill Willingham, AFLCMC/AQP, email: jill.willinghamallen.1@us.af.mil.