GQM-163A Aerial Target Operation

SOL #: N6893625R0005Award NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER

CHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components (J015)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/111b5c8038b2410aa6f368dfc7af8e58/view

Timeline

Posted

Oct 24, 2024

Last Updated

Jun 8, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, has awarded a contract for GQM-163A Aerial Target Operation and Maintenance at Point Mugu, California. This award notice confirms the procurement of services essential for supporting U.S. Navy weapon systems Test and Evaluation, as well as Foreign Military Sales activities.

Scope of Work

The contract encompasses the operation, maintenance, and upload of GQM-163A targets onto launchers prior to launch. Key activities include the development of flight trajectories and technical data packages. These services are crucial for the build-up, test, and launch of the GQM-163A aerial target systems, ensuring adequate support for weapon system testing and development.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Cost Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Duration: 60-month ordering period
Set-Aside: Not specified (Sole Source)
Award Date: June 1, 2026

Evaluation

This contract was awarded on a Sole Source basis in accordance with 10 U.S.C 3204(b)(B)(ii).

Additional Notes

Contractors requiring access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) and have an approved DD 2345. Access to CUI is limited to a single point of contact per CAGE code. Further information is available on the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program.