Redacted CJA 18_0565_LRIP 5.pdf

This document is a Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) for a sole-source contract awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The contract will be awarded to NGSC, the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and integrator of the MQ-4C Triton UAS, covering Lot 5 and Lot 6 production for the United States Navy (USN) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

The total estimated contract value is $1,372.59 million, with contracts covering production and support activities including production management, systems engineering, parts obsolescence, engineering changes, and logistics support. The LRIP (Low Rate Initial Production) Lot 5 contract will cover Fiscal Year 2020 requirements, while LRIP Lot 6 will cover Fiscal Year 2021. The procurement includes 9 total aircraft (4 for USN, 4 for RAAF) across both lots, with funding from both Appropriated Funds (APN) and International sources. The authority to act under this CJ&A expires on 30 September 2024.