MQ-1

The 560 ACSG Contracting office at Robins Air Force Base intends to award a sole source purchase order to Lockheed Martin for flight test support services for the MQ-1 Predator UAV. This procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is identified by solicitation number F3QCAZ8233B003, with NAICS code 541330. The contract involves providing specialized flight test support, including access to Site 2 at Plant 42, where necessary equipment for the MQ-1's AN/ASQ-230 SIGINT system is located. The notice emphasizes the urgency of this requirement, setting a closing date of September 30, 2008, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. For further details or inquiries, the contracting officer, Capt. Jason Ackiss, is available via phone or email. This contract is a critical element in ensuring the continued operational testing and support of the MQ-1 UAV's signal intelligence capabilities, reflecting the Air Force’s priority to maintain and enhance unmanned aerial system readiness through streamlined acquisition processes with a trusted defense contractor.