J -- Pioneer Ground Control System

The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties that the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, Maryland, intends issue an order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), N00019-01-01-G-0128, on a sole source basis with Pioneer UAV Inc., 9 Schilling Rd, Hunt Valley, MD 21030-0738 to design a replacement Ground Control Stations (GCS) for Pioneer, integrate Pioneer control software, perform system test and provide logistics support. The contractor will deliver two Engineering Development Units and a complete Engineering Change Proposal package (ECP) to the Government at the completion of this effort. Tasks for this acquisition require detailed knowledge of the Pioneer System design and operating characteristics, since production drawings are not available. Accordingly, as the designer, developer and sole manufacturer of the Pioneer UAV, PUI is the only firm with the unique knowledge, experience, technical expertise, and understanding of the Pioneer design and system architecture. Award to any one other than PUI would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government and unacceptable delays in fulfilling the Navy's requirements. The estimated period of performance for this acquisition is 18 months. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Responses to this notice can be sent via email directly to [email protected].