Global Hawk SkyRange Program JOFOC - 80AFRC21D0002
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- FY2611
- Agency
-
Armstrong Flight Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 80AFRC21D0002 Federal IDV award
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center has awarded contract 80AFRC21D0002 on a sole-source basis under a limited sources justification for the Global Hawk SkyRange Program, with the award dated October 19, 2026. The notice does not identify the vendor or the award amount. The attached JOFOC summary identifies Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation as the sole source. The justification rests on that vendor being the original equipment manufacturer for the Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicles and Ground Control Station, holding proprietary design and modification data, possessing unique engineering and software knowledge, and supporting NASA Armstrong's Global Hawk operations for more than 10 years. Market research on SAM.gov during a July 31 through August 17, 2026 synopsis period identified no other qualified sources. The work covers continued contractor support for sensor integration, ground and flight testing, and demonstration activities. The attachment summary states that the current task order runs through October 29, 2026, and that a Determination & Findings is coordinating an extension through September 30, 2027. Funding comes from the Test Resource Management Center through the Central Test and Evaluation Investment Program and the Test & Evaluation/Science & Technology Program. The attachment summary cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the authority. The notice carries NAICS 488190 and PSC R499, and it uses no set-aside.
Notice text
Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) - Global Hawk SkyRange Program
Awarded contract 80AFRC21D0002 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-10-19.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JOFOC 18 Aug 2026 approved _Redacted.pdf |
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