The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is planning to issue a Sole Source Contract Modification to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. for the procurement of up to eleven MQ-9 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This contract modification aims to increase the contract ceiling and extend the performance period by an additional 12 months, from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, to support anticipated aircraft deliveries and ongoing operational and maintenance services for the existing UAS fleet. The MQ-9 systems are critical for enhancing the DHS's mission capabilities in border security and surveillance operations. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and capabilities in writing to Brenda Mealer at brenda.mealer@cbp.dhs.gov prior to the closing date of this notice, as this is not a request for proposals or bids.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) intends to issue a Sole Source Contract Modification(s) to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) under Contract Number 70B02C22C00000016 to increase the contract ceiling for the procurement of up to eleven (11) MQ-9 Unmanned Aircraft Systems is support of DHS’s mission.

It is anticipated that this contract actions will also extend the period of performance of the contract for an additional 12-months (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) to accommodate anticipated aircraft deliveries and a continuation of UAS operational and maintenance services on the existing aircraft fleet.

This notice is neither a request for proposal nor an invitation for bids.  A redacted Justification and Approval will be posted in accordance with FAR 6.305(a).

All interested parties must express their interest and capabilities in writing via e-mail to brenda.mealer@cbp.dhs.gov  prior to the closing date of this notice. Verifications of receipt of responses are the sole responsibility of the interested party.

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