14 -- BQM-74 Aerial Target Integrated Test Set Software Update

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to award a firm fixed price contract modification under NAVAIR contract N00019-05-C-0040 to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, San Diego, CA for an update to the BQM-74 Aerial Target Integrated Test Set (ITS) software. The update will add additional capabilities to the ITS, including saving test files to the Computerized Console, operator notication of a loss of communication between the target and the Computerized Console and Ground Support Power Supply, preventing engine restart in the event of an engine RPM override event until the test file has been saved and the Integrated Avionics Unit has been reset and colorization the EGT strip chart. Northrop Grumman is the designer, developer and sole producer of the BQM-74 Aerial Target and its associated Ground Support Equipment, including the ITS. Northrop Grumman is the only known source with the access to the proprietary data and software and experienced personnel to perform the work in the time frame required. This is not a request for proposal.