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

Awarded
20155036Federal

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Air And Marine Contracting DivisionView Agency

Contract Value

$265,490,000

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Poway, CA, 92064, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, IncView Profile

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JA+for+UAS+Contract+Extension+and+Ceiling+Increase+Signed+CPO+Redacted.pdf

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Air And Marine Contracting Division
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Homeland Security → Air And Marine Contracting Division
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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.


Description


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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