FA8620-05-C-3028-0053, LYNX SAR Upgrades and Enhancements: This is a pre-solicitation synopsis. The Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), Predator Systems Squadron (658 AESS) intends to award a new delivery order on a sole source basis to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. for upgrades and enhancements to the LYNX SAR Block 20 Radar. These enhancements include: replacing the GPS receiver module, redesigning the GPS LRU, and replacing the Mercury 750 Processors. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

General Atomics ASI is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the Reaper system (which includes the LYNX SAR radar), and is the only firm that possesses the necessary knowledge, experience and technical data required to perform this effort. The government does not own the 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 [email protected] at General Atomics ASI. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement action is 334511. Please indicate number of employees relative to the size standard of 750 for determination of small business status. Respondees shall include their assigned DUNS number and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The Point of Contact for this action is 658 AESG/PK, 2640 Loop Road, West, Room 213, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7106, Attn: Jason Cadek, Phone:(937) 904-6983, and Email: [email protected]. Any technical questions should be referred to Bill Byers at (937) 904-6978, e-mail [email protected]. The Contracting Officer is Jason Cadek, (937) 904-6983, e-mail [email protected]. In accordance with AFMC Clause 5352.201-9101, the ASC Ombudsman for this effort is Karen Emery, ASC/CS, 1865 4th St, Bldg 14, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 (Phone: 937-656-4803; FAX 937-904-8210; E- Mail [email protected]).