MQ-25A CDS RTB v5.1 Increment 3
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a sole-source modification to contract N00019-18-C-1012 to The Boeing Company. This action is for the procurement of tools and training required for the Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Raise-The-Bar (RTB) version 5.1 certification for the MQ-25A Program. This is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The modification will cover the negotiation and award for tools and training necessary to support the phased requirements of the CDS RTB version 5.1 certification for the MQ-25A unmanned aircraft program. The work will be performed in Saint Louis, MO.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent for Sole-Source Modification
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) and FAR Subpart 6.302-1, citing Boeing as the only responsible source due to its role as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MQ-25A.
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole-source action)
- Published: January 26, 2026
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, at 04:59 AM EST
Action for Industry
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding in writing to the requirement by the due date. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract effort is at its sole discretion.
Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact Boeing directly via Brad Westerfeld (Bradley.R.Westerfeld@boeing.com).
Contacts
- Primary: Kristine N. Kessler (kristine.n.kessler.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary: Jennifer A. Alvey (jennifer.a.alvey.civ@us.navy.mil)
No phone inquiries will be entertained.