Notice ID: 2ab6995da1344e949076f58cdcadc8b7Award NoticeAwarded
Multi-ECP Incorporation Synopsis
Awarded on October 5, 2026. Full description on SAM.gov.
Awarded tounder N0001925G0003 (source: SAM.gov award notice)• $66.0M
Description
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD, awarded Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), San Diego, CA, a sole source Delivery order N0001927F1026 under BOA N0001925G0003 in the amount of $66,041,453 on 5 October 2026. in support of the MQ-4C program. The delivery order is for the procurement of recurring engineering retrofit effort to incorporate multiple Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) into fielded aircraft in support of the United States Navy (USN) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
This acquisition was pursued on a sole-source basis under statutory authority of under Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements per Class Justification & Approval (CJ&A) 25-0131 – redacted version attached to this announcement. As the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the MQ-4C Triton UAS, NGSC is the only known responsible source possessing the engineering data; technical skills; and requisite knowledge of the design, fabrication, performance, and operational characteristics of the MQ-4C UAS required to perform the necessary follow-on production efforts within the required timeframes and without substantial duplication of cost and unacceptable delay.
Note: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation – Aerospace Systems attention: Vicky Harper-Hall, Socio-Economic Programs Sector Manager, email: vicky.harper-hall@ngc.com or phone (310) 331-3824.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Navy
Office:NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
Posted:October 9, 2026
NAICS:336411: Aircraft Manufacturing
Last Updated:Oct 21, 2026
First published:
Last updated on SAM.gov:
PSC:1550: UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Award Notice
Place of Performance:Palmdale, California
Award Date:Oct 5, 2026
Award Amount (SAM.gov award notice):$66.0M
Award Overview
Award Number
N0001925G0003
Award Amount (SAM.gov award notice)
$66.0M
Award Date
Oct 5, 2026
Awardee
Awardee UEI
LALWKM623MU7
Awardee CAGE Code
78022
Awardee Address
San Diego, CA 92127, UNITED STATES
Original Solicitation
Notice ID: 2ab6995da1344e949076f58cdcadc8b7
Posted Date: Oct 9, 2026
Original Response Deadline: Not specified
Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
Whitney Hyers
Secondary Contact
Tyler Summers
Documents
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Multi-ECP Incorporation Synopsis
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Aerial Targets Program Office (PMA-208), located at Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), San Diego, CA. The contemplated action is for the Full Rate Production (FRP) of the BQM-34S Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) system, encompassing a base period for FRP Lot 1 and options for FRP Lots 2, 3, and 4. The anticipated production quantity is twenty-five (25) BQM-34S targets per lot, representing a total potential quantity of up to one hundred (100) target systems across all lots. Award is projected for the third quarter (Q3) of Fiscal Year (FY) 2030, with contract deliveries spanning through FY 2036. The BQM-34S SSAT is a recoverable, subsonic aerial target system primarily utilized for naval weapon systems test and evaluation (T&E) and operational Fleet training exercises. This requirement will be procured under the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. NGSC is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the BQM-34S SSAT. NGSC is the only known source possessing the requisite knowledge, maintenance and repair experience, and noncommercial technical data and software rights to meet the Government’s requirements for the BQM-34S SSAT System. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: This synopsis is published for informational purposes only. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact NGSC directly via ATTN: AISR&T/RQ-4 or Kelsey Silver at P.O. Box 509066, San Diego, CA 92150-9066. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted. | Pre-Solicitation | 336411 | No Set-Aside | 10/19/2026 | 11/03/2026 | San Diego, CA | |
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***UPDATE 3/30/2026 Amendment 3- removed A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be attached to offer submissions in accordance with FAR Clause 52.223-3 submission requirement *** The Contractor shall augment uniform Marine Corps personnel by performing aircraft maintenance functions. Aircraft maintenance functions for this Task Order (TO) are identified and defined as Line, Corrosion Control, Tool Room, Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) and aircraft scheduled and unscheduled Organizational Level (O-Level) Maintenance support. The Government will compete this requirement via the KRACEn MAC and only existing KRACEn MAC awardees are eligible to submit offers in response to this solicitation. Amendment 1 posted to extend due date to 24 March 2026 and to provide answers to questions. Another amendment is forthcoming. 3/19/2026 Amendment 2 posted extending the due date to 31 March 2026 and providing revised attachments. | Solicitation | 336411 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | 03/30/2026 | 03/31/2026 | Camp Pendleton, CA |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
N00019-24-RFPREQ-WPM262-0416
Archive Date
Oct 20, 2026
Office Address
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000