This is a $70,721,537.00 cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for preliminary installation design and engineering services related to the MQ-8 Fire Scout Unmanned Aircraft System. The MQ-8 Fire Scout is a major defense acquisition program managed by the Navy, encompassing the development, procurement, and sustainment of unmanned helicopter systems for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in support of naval operations.
Northrop Grumman frequently serves as the prime contractor for this program, with several major subcontractors including Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, Seyer Industries, Coast Precision Enterprises, and others providing specialized components, machined parts, and subsystems. The contract does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting Northrop Grumman's status as a large, experienced defense contractor. This award supports the Navy's ongoing efforts to upgrade, sustain, and integrate the MQ-8 Fire Scout platform across various naval applications.
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