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Synopsis of Award: Research and development of unmanned aerial platform prototype.

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W911QX-21-C-0001Federal

Submission Closed11/18/2020, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Contract W911QX-21-C-0001 was awarded to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. on November 18, 2020, for the research, development, test, and evaluation of the Smart Sensor unmanned aerial platform prototype. This project focuses on advancing autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities under the BAA JAIC Smart Sensor initiative. The contract has a total face value of 93,293,554.00 dollars and is managed by the Department of Defense through the W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi office located in Adelphi, Maryland. The primary place of performance for this effort is situated in Poway, California, falling under NAICS code 541713 for research and development in aircraft.