The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD, intends to issue a sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to General Atomics – Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), Poway, CA, in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Expeditionary (MUX) Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) program to include, but not limited to the following: procurement of required materials, spares, support equipment, training, engineering support, Engineering Change Order (ECO) support, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), flight services, air vehicle modifications, and studies necessary for the successful operation and support of MUX/MALE MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper air vehicles and Ground Control Stations (GCSs).  The Government contemplates a five year ordering period. 

The proposed action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” GA-ASI is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and integrator of the MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), and therefore is the only contractor with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data that can meet the Government's requirements on a timely basis and in a cost effective manner.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact GA-ASI directly at [email protected].