MQ-9A Central Avionic Bay (CAB) and eNet (DuraNET) Cable Parts Buy
ID: N00019-25-RFPREQ-WPM266-0137Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT, FIXED WING (1510)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cb3be68b1c3f42ac991b88c0c0efb962/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command, intends to negotiate a Delivery Order with General Atomics – Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the procurement of essential components including the Central Avionic Bay (CAB), DuraNET Cable Parts, Radar Equipment Airborne (REA), and Automatic Information Systems (AIS) Mission Kits for the MQ-9A unmanned aircraft. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational capability of the MQ-9A, as GA-ASI is the sole designer and manufacturer of this aircraft, possessing the unique expertise and technical data necessary to fulfill the government's requirements effectively. The contract is expected to be awarded by September 2026, and interested parties may express their interest and capabilities by contacting Kaylynn Boswell via email at kaylynn.h.boswell.civ@us.navy.mil, although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

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    Kaylynn Boswell
    kaylynn.h.boswell.civ@us.navy.mil
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