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MQ-9B Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Associated Equipment

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20155036Federal

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The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection awarded a sole source contract modification to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the procurement of additional MQ-9B Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and associated equipment. This hybrid Firm Fixed Price and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee action is valued at 265,490,000.00 for the specific modification, while the overall contract ceiling has been increased to 1,592,751,588.00. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.103-1 as GA-ASI is the sole developer and manufacturer with exclusive proprietary technical data and software, making them the only responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements without causing unacceptable mission delays or prohibitive duplicative costs. The scope of work encompasses program management, engineering, repair, operational, maintenance, and logistics support for the MQ-9 UAS fleet, including Command and Control Ground Stations, Ground Support Equipment, and various mission sensors. The current option period for this modification runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with overall performance spanning fiscal years 2025 through 2029. Performance and delivery are centered in Poway, California, supporting critical border surveillance, law enforcement, and national security missions.

General Info

Contract Value

$1,039,938,438.57

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Poway, CA, 92064, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Justification and Approval for UAS Contract Extension and Ceiling Increase

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Air And Marine Contracting Division
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA
Contacts
Brenda Mealer

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) awarded a Hybrid Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Price Sole Source Contract Modification to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to procure additional MQ-9B Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Associated Equipment.


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The total value of this modification is 265,490,000.00 for the additional MQ-9B and Associated Equipment. This is a non-competitive contract action under the authority of FAR 6.103-1 - only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.


This is a Hybrid Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Price Sole Source Contract Modification to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) under Contract Number 70B02C22C00000016. The period of performance for this option period is October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.


This notice is neither a request for proposals nor an invitation for bids.  The redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) is attached in accordance with FAR 6.301.

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