MQ-8 Fire Scout UAS 2016 Tactical System (TCS) Linux Cyber Initial Baseline Software Implementation of Build 9. 1

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded Cost Price Incentive Fee, Cost Plus Fixed Fee & Firm Fixed Price modification to the existing TCS contract N00019-16-C-0027 to Raytheon Company, Dulles, VA, for the continuing transition of the TCS baseline into the OSD UCS architecture, integration of modern intuitive controls as identified during testing with Fleet operators, integration of SAU 7000 messaging, automated testing procedures in support of future integration & production, and support of the software baseline operating in the field.

This acquisition was pursued on a sole-source basis under statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. This effort is covered under the Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) number 17-0087, 02 Feb 2017 – redacted version attached to this announcement.

Awarded contract N00019-16-C-0027 to The Raytheon Company for 55652618.00 on 2020-04-27.