Retrofit Kit Buy 3

The Aeronautical Systems Center Medium Altitude UAS Division plans to award a sole-source contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. for the procurement of MQ-1 Aircraft Retrofit Kits. General Atomics is uniquely qualified as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MQ-1 system and is the only firm possessing the necessary technical data and expertise. Due to the Government not having full data rights, the contract award is being pursued under a sole-source authority to avoid duplication costs. This action is a pre-solicitation notice and not a request for competitive proposals. Subcontracting opportunities are available, and interested parties are encouraged to contact the designated representative at General Atomics for further information. The contract, identified as Retrofit Kit Buy 3 with solicitation number FA8620-10-G-3038-0038, was posted on June 21, 2011, with a NAICS code of 336411, indicating aerospace product and parts manufacturing. Respondents for subcontracting must provide their DUNS number, CAGE code, and business size status based on a 750-employee standard. The contract negotiation point of contact is Peter C. Guinto, reachable via email and phone. Additionally, Howard Marks serves as the ASC Ombudsman for this effort, offering an avenue for concerns related to the procurement process. This effort ensures the continued upgrade and support of the MQ-1 aircraft through retrofitting, leveraging the unique capabilities of the original equipment manufacturer.