TAB A_JA_MQ-4C Triton SES IV_ASN RDA Signed 05MAY2023_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source contract issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for highly specialized services supporting the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Program. The contract will be awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) San Diego for up to 60 months of Sustaining Engineering and Support (SES) services, including engineering change proposals, corrective action activities, trade studies, hardware/software updates, logistics support, integrated logistics support, training, technical data development, and other technical services.

NGSC was selected as the sole source contractor based on their unique expertise and history with the MQ-4C Triton UAS, having originally developed the system under a previous competitive contract in 2008. The Navy determined that awarding the contract to any other contractor would cause unacceptable delays in maintenance and support, as NGSC possesses the critical system design expertise, technical data, and documentation required to sustain the MQ-4C Triton UAS. The contract will support maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in U.S. and Indo-Pacific Command areas, with funding anticipated across fiscal years 2024-2028.