FY26-FY29 GAU-21 COMMON DEFENSE WEAPON SYSTEM

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to increase the quantity of an already awarded sole source IDIQ contract to FN Herstal, S.A for the procurement of GAU-21 .50 caliber machine guns and required ancillary support equipment. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302, as FN Herstal is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of GAU-21. • The contract is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. • FN Herstal is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of GAU-21. • Subcontracting opportunities should be sought directly from FN Herstal. • 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.