Defense Department Awards Contract for MQ-25A Air Vehicle Initial Spares and Radar Equipment

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The US Defense Department's Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has announced the intention to award a contract to The Boeing Company for the procurement of initial spares and repair equipment for the MQ-25A Stingray unmanned air vehicle. The contract, valued at an unspecified amount, will be awarded under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1. Boeing is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MQ-25A aircraft, and as such, has the necessary expertise and capabilities to meet the government's requirements.

Key Takeaways:

  • The US Defense Department has issued a contract notice for the procurement of initial spares and repair equipment for the MQ-25A Stingray unmanned air vehicle.
  • The contract will be awarded to The Boeing Company under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1.
  • Boeing is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MQ-25A aircraft, and has the necessary expertise and capabilities to meet the government's requirements.
  • The procurement is valued at an unspecified amount.
  • The contract is expected to be awarded to a single source, The Boeing Company, due to their unique capabilities and expertise in meeting the government's requirements.
  • The procurement is part of the MQ-25 program, which is a joint effort between the Navy and the defense industry to develop and procure a carrier-based unmanned air vehicle.
  • James Santiago is the primary point of contact for the contract.

Statistics:

  • Solicitation Number: N00019-22-RFPREQ-WPM268-0028
  • Response Date: February 26, 2022
  • Posting Date: January 27, 2022
  • NAICS Code: 336411
  • Contracting Office Address: Naval Air Systems Command, Headquarters Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD 20670-5000 USA

Sources:

  • Department of Defense, Solicitation No: N00019-22-RFPREQ-WPM268-0028, Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Updated, January 27, 2022.