NGC-LRIP 7_Trade Study Increase (CLIN 0405)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to enter into sole source negotiations with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) to conduct various Trade Studies under contract N00019-19-C-0008 Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0405. The studies are in support of potential design changes for the Triton MQ-4C. The contract will be a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort (LOE) contract modification. The anticipated period of performance will be for approximately 36 months. • The contract is for a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1. • NGSC is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, integrator, and producer of the MQ-4C Triton air vehicles and ground stations. • The Government is not committed to issuing any solicitations, making an award, or being responsible for any monies expended by interested parties before award of a contract.