This is a pre-solicitation synopsis. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Medium Altitude UAS Division, AFLCMC/WIIK, intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). This effort is to produce, install, and verify nine (9) ER, BLOS, and BADDC Block 5 Kits for MQ-9. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. GA-ASI is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper systems and is the only firm that possesses the necessary knowledge, experience and technical data required to perform these efforts. 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 Michael McWilliams at (848) 312-2721or [email protected].  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, Medium Altitude UAS Division, 2530 Loop Road West, Bldg 560, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433, Attn: Andrew Ross, phone (937) 255-4622, email: [email protected].  The Contracting Officer is Rimma Shlahtechman, phone (937) 255-8606, email: [email protected]. The AFLCMC Ombudsman for this effort is Ms. Jill Willingham, AFLCMC/AQP, phone: 937-255-5472, email:  [email protected].