Global Hawk RQ-4 Program Support and Services
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The office of AFLCMC/WIKA intends to award a sole source contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for the development, modernization, retrofit, and sustainment of the RQ-4 Global Hawk system. The scope of work encompasses program management, engineering, hardware and software upgrades, site modifications, logistics, and technical analysis. Due to the nature of the program, it is classified as Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information, requiring personnel to hold or maintain eligibility for TS/SCI clearance. Participation by foreign contractors is strictly prohibited. The proposed period of performance runs from January 1, 2028, through June 30, 2033, consisting of a one-year base period, four one-year ordering periods, and a six-month extension option. The solicitation is expected to be issued around September 11, 2026, with a proposal response date of February 8, 2027. This acquisition is authorized under the only one responsible source provision, as the government does not possess the necessary technical data or software products for the system.
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Warner Robins, GA, USASet-Aside
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This announcement constitutes a Notice of Proposed Contract Action. The office of AFLCMC/WIKA intends to award a contract for the development, modernization, retrofit, and sustainment activities of the RQ-4 Global Hawk system directly supporting the United States Government. Requirements include program management, engineering and onsite support, hardware/software upgrades and sustainment, site modifications, contract field service support, configuration management, logistics, technical analysis and studies, training development and administration, security compliance and test and integration activities. This is a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Program and requires some personnel to either possess a TS/SCI clearance or else to maintain eligibility during the adjudicated process for TS/SCI clearance. The Government does not have access to the data that constitutes the RQ-4 Global Hawk, including associated software products. Technical data will not be provided to any Contractor as Government Furnished Information Property (GFI/GFP).
This acquisition will be issued sole source to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation / Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (CAGE: 78022). The proposed period of performance is 01 January 2028 – 30 June 2033 (a one (1) year base period, four (4) one-year ordering periods, and an option to extend up to six (6) months).
The authority for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Request a copy of the solicitation from the following website: Sam.Gov. Approximate issue date of the solicitation is 11 September 2026. Approximate response date of the proposal is 08 February 2027.
In accordance with AFI 16-201 for this contracting action, the participation of a foreign contractor is not permitted.
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