GQM-163A
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N6893624F0585
- 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
- $855,170
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- N6893616R0023 Solicitation number
- Contract value 64% obligated
- $1,335,169.72 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Chandler, AZ 85286, 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 | -$480,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $5,000 | |
| Original award | $1,330,170 |
About this award
Orbital Sciences LLC, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation, was awarded a delivery order (GQM-163A) valued at $1.34 million by the Naval Air Warfare Center for engineering services related to the GQM-163A supersonic aerial target drone program. The contract, awarded on July 30, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of February 28, 2025, is structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangement with no small business set-aside designation. Work will be performed in Chandler, Arizona, where Orbital Sciences maintains its Launch Vehicles Division headquarters. This delivery order represents continued support for the GQM-163A program, which provides critical aerial target capabilities for naval aviation testing and evaluation.
The Naval Air Warfare Center utilizes the GQM-163A Coyote supersonic target drone system for realistic training scenarios and weapons testing across the U.S. Navy's air defense operations. Orbital Sciences' engineering services under this contract support the ongoing development, maintenance, and operational requirements of this strategic defense system. As a long-standing contractor for the program, the company brings specialized expertise in aerospace engineering and logistics support for military technology platforms, reinforcing its role as a key provider of technical solutions within the Naval Air Warfare Center's operational portfolio.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N6893624F0585?
N6893624F0585 was awarded to Orbital Sciences LLC by Naval Air Warfare Center (Naval Air Systems Command) on July 30, 2024.
How much is contract N6893624F0585 worth?
The government has obligated $855,170 on N6893624F0585. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,335,170.
Is contract N6893624F0585 an order under another contract?
Yes. N6893624F0585 is a delivery order under N6893618D0015, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract N6893624F0585 competed?
The extent of competition for N6893624F0585 was not competed.
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