MQ-1B Unmanned Aircraft System Predator
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 271
- Short name
- MQ-1B UAS PREDATOR
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 67
- Contract obligations
- $110,246,440 Since fiscal year 2006
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $7,670 |
| FY2024 | $2,223,947 |
| FY2021 | -$919,087 |
| FY2017 | -$778,283 |
| FY2016 | $1,615,379 |
| FY2015 | -$346,559 |
| FY2014 | -$2,065,398 |
| FY2013 | $28,485,332 |
| FY2012 | $4,332,394 |
| FY2011 | $75,964,542 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $106,823,922 | |
| 2 | Kimball International Inc. | $2,320,329 | |
| 3 | Kihomac Inc. | $204,270 | |
| 4 | Idsc Holdings LLC | $186,592 | |
| 5 | National Business Furniture, LLC | $113,453 | |
| 6 | Systems Consultants | $112,000 | |
| 7 | Maxon Furniture Inc. | $79,953 | |
| 8 | Mccord Communication Service, Inc. | $70,146 | |
| 9 | Dell Marketing L.P. | $52,439 | |
| 10 | Nomadics, Inc. | $46,398 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The MQ-1B Unmanned Aircraft System Predator (MQ-1B UAS PREDATOR) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) under Acquisition Category IC utilizing the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This unmanned aerial system serves as a key Department of Defense intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platform. The program encompasses the acquisition and sustainment of the aircraft system along with associated training, support equipment, and engineering services.
Contract awards associated with the program range from small purchases under $10,000 to major engineering and support contracts exceeding $78 million. The largest contracts include program of record replenishment spares ($78M), a Composite Maintenance System Trainer suite ($28.7M), and engineering services for the Predator Reaper program ($204K). Most contracts are firm-fixed-price delivery orders or definitive contracts, with some cost-plus arrangements for complex engineering work. Contract vehicles include both direct awards and orders through GSA Schedules, particularly for IT equipment and support services. While many smaller contracts have total small business set-asides, the major engineering and systems contracts are unrestricted. The program utilizes a mix of contracting approaches, from simple purchase orders for equipment and supplies to complex engineering support arrangements with specialized defense contractors.
Quick answers
What is MQ-1B UAS PREDATOR?
MQ-1B Unmanned Aircraft System Predator (MQ-1B UAS PREDATOR) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has MQ-1B UAS PREDATOR obligated on contracts?
67 contract awards are coded to MQ-1B UAS PREDATOR, and their actions have obligated $110,246,440 since fiscal year 2006.
Who are the top contractors on MQ-1B UAS PREDATOR?
The contractors obligated the most on MQ-1B UAS PREDATOR contracts are General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. ($106,823,922), Kimball International Inc. ($2,320,329) and Kihomac Inc. ($204,270).
How much did MQ-1B UAS PREDATOR obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to MQ-1B UAS PREDATOR obligated $7,670 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for MQ-1B UAS PREDATOR?
The latest contract award coded to MQ-1B UAS PREDATOR is N0042124P0405, awarded to Kimball International Inc. on October 1, 2024.
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