BAMS Earth Station (BES) SATOPS Certification
ID: N00019-25-RFPREQ-WPM262-0238Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0379cffcd6ce436cbd36940d67b8aff8/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), is seeking to procure services related to the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) Earth Station (BES) Satellite Operations (SATOPS) Certification for the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). This opportunity involves the provision of test planning and execution, along with engineering oversight, by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), the sole designer and manufacturer of the MQ-4C Triton UAS, ensuring compliance with the program's cost and schedule constraints. The procurement will be conducted as a sole source contract under Title 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), emphasizing the unique capabilities of NGSC to fulfill the government's requirements. Interested parties for subcontracting opportunities should reach out to Vicky Harper-Hall at Northrop Grumman via email or phone for further information.

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    Melanie Goddard
    melanie.j.goddard.civ@us.navy.mil
    Tyler Summers
    tyler.m.summers2.civ@us.navy.mil
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