Justification Approval CSG4 FY26 OUTLAW F_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a sole source contract award to Griffon Aerospace by the Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk.

The procurement is for 19 MQM-170 OUTLAW Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and associated support services for Outlaw Flight Operations, with a performance period of 21-28 September 2026. Griffon Aerospace is the sole manufacturer of the MQM-170 OUTLAW UAS, which is required for training Carrier Strike Groups, Amphibious Ready Groups, and Independent Deployments in realistic combat scenarios that resemble threats encountered in the CENTCOM theater. The OUTLAWs are proprietary systems requiring dedicated Griffon support personnel. The contract will be funded with FY26 Operations & Maintenance appropriations.

The statutory authority for sole source procurement is 41 U.S.C. 1901, which permits other than full and open competition when supplies or services are available from only one responsible source. The J&A states that generic unmanned aerial systems do not match OUTLAW aircraft characteristics and cannot create realistic training scenarios. A Sources Sought Notice was posted on 2 September 2026 with no responses, supporting the sole source justification. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. Subsequent requirements will be handled on a case-by-case basis with market research conducted to determine if future competition is feasible.