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GQM-163A Aerial Target Operation

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Award Information

DEPT OF DEFENSE awarded this contract to NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION for $99,959,797 on June 1, 2026, as part of federal procurement initiatives.

This award is part of federal acquisition procurement activities.

Award Number
N6893626D5002
Award Amount
$99,959,797
Award Date
June 1, 2026
Awardee
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Description

This requirement is in support of the Pacific Targets Marine Operations Division, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Point Mugu, California, with GQM-163A target Operations and Maintenance (O&M) requirements. This contract includes operation, maintenance and upload of GQM-163A targets onto launcher(s) prior to target launch. This contract also includes the development of flight trajectories and technical data packages as defined O&M activities for GQM-163A aerial target systems required to ensure that United States Navy weapon systems Test and Evaluation and development tests are adequately supported. This contract includes support for U.S. Department of Defense and Foreign Military Sales testing activities. The purpose of the O&M is for the build-up, test, and launch of the target. DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this synopsis is to notify the industry that an award was made. PROCUREMENT TYPE: The Government awarded a Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Cost Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for an ordering period of 60 months. The solicitation was Sole Source in accordance with 10 U.S.C 3204(b)(B)(ii). * Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.

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History
  1. Opportunity version

    Initial information

    GQM-163A Aerial Target Operation

    Solicitation: N6893625R0005

    Publication: 111b5c8038b2410aa6f368dfc7af8e58

    Current publication

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    First established information: Department/Ind.Agency, Description, Office, Sub-Tier

  2. Opportunity capture

    Initial information

    GQM-163A Aerial Target Operation

    Solicitation: N6893625R0005

    Publication: 111b5c8038b2410aa6f368dfc7af8e58

    Current publication

Official sources

Notice on SAM.govsam.gov · Official U.S. government record (opens in a new tab)Plain text

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Posted
Nov 12, 2026
Due
Dec 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
Place of performance
Bethesda, MD
NAICS
541330
Set-aside
No Set Aside