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14 -- VANDAL MQM-8G Flight Operations Support

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Reference-Number-N00019-03-P5-PW057Federal

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The Naval Air Systems Command plans to award a cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order to Orbital Sciences Corporation, based in Chandler, Arizona, under contract N00019-02-D-3062. This order is specifically for providing flight operations support for two VANDAL aerial target presentations at the Wallops Island, Virginia Flight Facility. Orbital Sciences Corporation is the sole provider with the necessary technical expertise and proprietary data, enabling them to meet the required engineering support within the specified timeframe. This contract involves specialized services related to VANDAL MQM-8G flight operations, reflecting the Department of Defense’s reliance on Orbital's unique capabilities. The procurement ensures continued operational readiness and testing support at a key flight facility while maintaining compliance with the cost-plus-fixed-fee structure. The Naval Air Systems Command, located in Patuxent River, Maryland, oversees this action to support advanced aerial target presentations critical to defense testing and evaluation efforts.

General Info

Naval Air Systems Command awards cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Orbital for VANDAL flight support.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

NAICS

928110 - National Security

Place of Performance

3380 South Price RoadChandler, AZ 85248, MD

Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedMar 25

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

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OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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The Naval Air Systems Command intends to award a cost plus fixed fee Delivery Order under Naval Air Systems Command contract N00019-02-D-3062 with Orbital Sciences Corporation, Chandler, AZ. The Delivery Order will provide for flight operations support for two (2) VANDAL aerial taget presentations at the Wallops Island, VA Flight Facility. Orbital is the only known source with the technical expertise and proprietary data to provide the required engineering support in the time frame required.

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