The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a sole source, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-12-G-0008-0060 with Insitu Inc., 118 E. Columbia River Way, Bingen WA, for the procurement of one (1) RQ-21A Operator Instructor Training course.  The Operator Instructor Course will provide the necessary proficiency and readiness needed for Government Operator Instructors to independently instruct future RQ-21A Air Vehicle Courses.

The Government does not own adequate data rights needed to perform this effort. Insitu is the only source that can integrate, operate, and maintain this UAS operational system. The period of performance is anticipated to be five (5) months with an estimated contractual value of under $1M.

Small businesses interested in subcontracting possibilities may contact Jim Lambo, 509-493-6565, Insitu, Inc. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.

The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 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."

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. 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. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.