A -- Fire Scout RQ-8B UAV

This is a notice of intent from the Naval Air Systems command (NAVAIR) to issue a modification to existing contract number N00019-00-C-0277, on an other than full and open competition to Northrop Grumman Corporation, San Diego, CA to procure additional RQ-8B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) under the Fire Scout UAV system. Northrop Grumman Corporation is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the Fire Scout UAV and is the only firm that possesses the knowledge, technical expertise and experience, data and understanding of its design and system architecture. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Subcontractors may identify their technical capabilities and submit information to the attention of Northrop Grumman, Aida Matthews at (858) 618-4474.