GQM-163A engineering services
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N6893624F0072
- Awardee
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Orbital Sciences LLC UEI TZJ1G18YHW83 Part of Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Awarding agency
-
Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,150,510
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- N6893616R0023 Solicitation number
- Contract value 86% obligated
- $1,331,234.73 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Las Cruces, NM, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$180,725 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $65,737 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $241,390 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,024,108 |
About this award
Orbital Sciences LLC, a Launch Vehicles Division subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation, was awarded a delivery order valued at $1.33M on December 6, 2023, for engineering services supporting the GQM-163A supersonic aerial target drone program. The contract, funded by the Naval Air Warfare Center (a component of the Department of Defense), carries a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure and is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2024. Performance will take place in Las Cruces, New Mexico. No small business set-aside designation was applied to this award.
The GQM-163A program represents a critical capability for naval aviation testing and evaluation, and Orbital Sciences has established itself as a key contractor for this initiative through multiple delivery orders over several years. This engagement reflects the contractor's technical expertise in aerospace engineering, systems development, and logistics support for advanced defense platforms. The award is representative of Orbital Sciences' ongoing role as both a prime contractor and strategic component of Northrop Grumman's broader portfolio of defense and aerospace solutions delivered to the federal government.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N6893624F0072?
N6893624F0072 was awarded to Orbital Sciences LLC by Naval Air Warfare Center (Naval Air Systems Command) on December 6, 2023.
How much is contract N6893624F0072 worth?
The government has obligated $1,150,510 on N6893624F0072. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,331,235.
Is contract N6893624F0072 an order under another contract?
Yes. N6893624F0072 is a delivery order under N6893618D0015, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract N6893624F0072 competed?
The extent of competition for N6893624F0072 was not competed.
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