Opportunity
SAM #N6893625R0005
Sole Source Award for GQM-163A Aerial Target System Engineering Services
Buyer
Naval Air Warfare Center
Posted
June 08, 2026
Identifier
N6893625R0005
NAICS
541330
This opportunity concerns a sole source contract award for engineering services supporting the GQM-163A supersonic sea skimming aerial target system for the Department of the Navy. - The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is awarding an IDIQ contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation. - The contract covers operations, maintenance, and technical support for the GQM-163A aerial target system. - Services include delivery of flight trajectories, technical data packages, and loading/operation of targets. - Northrop Grumman is the only qualified source due to proprietary knowledge and acquisition of the original manufacturer, Orbital ATK. - The contract is valued at approximately $99 million over fiscal years 2026-2030. - The opportunity is classified under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and PSC J015 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components). - No specific product line items or part numbers are listed; the focus is on specialized engineering services.
Description
As required by FAR 6.301 this J&A is hereby posted for the aforementioned contract award.