Subsonic Sea Aerial Target (SSAT) BQM177-A Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA)

Description: The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, Maryland, intends to award a sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-22-G-0004 to Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. (KUAS), Sacramento, CA in support of BQM Subsonic Aerial Target System (SSAT). The planned BOA is anticipated to have a period of performance of 5 years from the award date and will cover the procurement of supplies and services including: logistics, engineering, technical design, fabrication and training support; test support and analysis, technical data, trade studies and analysis, design and integration support, Cost Improvement Initiatives, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Non- Recurring Engineering (NRE) services, engineering investigations, data analysis, hardware modifications and deliveries, engineering and feasibility studies, support equipment modifications, special tooling and test equipment support, inspection, test and inspection, repair services, spares, flight consumables, logistics support, information assurance/cybersecurity related support, and programmatic support. Award is anticipated for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. The BQM-177A is a radio-controlled, air or ground launched aerial target system which emulates a variety of enemy threats in support of fleet training and weapon system test and evaluation. The anticipated BOA will fulfill the needs of the U.S. Navy. This synopsis is published for informational purposes only. (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. KUAS is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the BQM-177A SSAT to include unique mission kits, special tooling, software and support equipment. KUAS is the only known contractor with the requisite knowledge, maintenance and repair experience, and noncommercial technical data and software rights to meet the Government's requirements for the BQM-177A SSAT system. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact KUAS directly via Ms. Eileen Bekic at (916) 751-3042 or Eileen.bekic@KratosDefense.com. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted. Place of Contract Performance: Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. Sacramento, CA United States