The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD intends to issue a sole source BOA delivery order to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), San Diego, CA for Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) efforts required to identify and resolve Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) of hardware and software on the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in accordance with approved Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). The order will also include option line items for the delivery and installation of DMS hardware/software solutions on MQ-4C Triton UAS assets.

This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” 

As the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and integrator of the MQ-4C Triton UAS, NGSC is the only source that possesses the engineering data, technical skills, and requisite knowledge of the design, fabrication, performance, and operational characteristics of the MQ-4C UAS required to perform the necessary production efforts within the required timeframes and without substantial duplication of costs. No other source has the technical qualifications and necessary resources to perform the work described herein, nor will any other supplies or services satisfy the Government’s requirements.  

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation – Aerospace Systems attention:  Vicky Harper-Hall, Socio-Economic Programs Sector Manager, Email: [email protected] or Phone (310) 331-3824.