SAM #80AFRC26SS011

NASA AFRC Seeks Specialized Support Services for Global Hawk Skyrange Program

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is seeking specialized support for its Global Hawk Skyrange Program. - Government Buyer: - NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) - OEM Highlight: - Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation is identified as the intended vendor and OEM for the Global Hawk systems - Scope of Services: - Engineering, manufacturing, and technical support for Global Hawk air vehicles - Support for operation, maintenance, and modification of Global Hawk air vehicles - Support for Ground Control Stations and Ground Support Equipment - Spares and repairs for Global Hawk systems - Unique Requirements: - Sole source procurement focused on specialized support for Northrop Grumman Global Hawk systems - No specific product part numbers or quantities provided; emphasis is on technical expertise and OEM-specific support - No product line items or detailed quantities are listed in the available information

Description

NASA/Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) has a requirement for Global Hawk Skyrange Program Demonstration Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technical Support. The contractor shall perform engineering, manufacturing, and technical support services in support of the operation and maintenance and required modifications to the Global Hawk air vehicles, Ground Control Stations, Ground Support Equipment, and spares/repairs.

NASA/AFRC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the services from  Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) under the authority of FAR FAR 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12.   

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Roxana Romero at roxana.l.romero@nasa.gov not later than 12:00PM PST on August 17, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A decision by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf

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