Navy Unmanned Combat Air System
Pre Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 388
- Short name
- NAVY UCAS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 3
- Contract obligations
- $862,811 Since fiscal year 2022
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $148,017 |
| FY2025 | $392,000 |
| FY2024 | -$84,599 |
| FY2023 | $207,393 |
| FY2022 | $200,000 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC | $392,000 | |
| 2 | L3Harris Maritime Services Inc. | $322,794 | |
| 3 | Advanced Computer Concepts, Inc. | $148,017 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Various network materials | $148,017 | |
| Valve, linear, direct | $392,000 | |
| Engineering and technical services in support of the U.S. Navys DDG modernization back fit (ddgm BF) program… | $322,794 |
About this program
The Navy Unmanned Combat Air System (NAVY UCAS) is a Pre-Major Defense Acquisition Program operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program, identified by Department of Defense Acquisition Program ID 388-MDP, represents an initiative to develop unmanned combat air capabilities for naval applications. While specific technical details of the system are not provided in the source material, its designation as a Pre-MDAP indicates it is in early stages of the acquisition lifecycle.
The available contract data shows engagement with L3Harris Maritime Services Inc. through the Naval Sea Systems Command's Engineering and Support Services for Hull, Mechanical and Electrical Systems contract vehicle. A representative delivery order valued at $407,392.69 was awarded for engineering and technical services supporting the DDG Modernization Back Fit program, specifically for legacy repairs and testing of six alterations aboard the USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). The work was performed in Norfolk, VA, with Ksaria Service Corporation and Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. serving as subcontractors for fiber optic and welding support respectively. The contract utilized a cost-plus-fixed-fee structure without small business set-asides. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command appears to be the primary contracting authority based on the available data.
Quick answers
What is NAVY UCAS?
Navy Unmanned Combat Air System (NAVY UCAS) is a Pre Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has NAVY UCAS obligated on contracts?
3 contract awards are coded to NAVY UCAS, and their actions have obligated $862,811 since fiscal year 2022.
Who are the top contractors on NAVY UCAS?
The contractors obligated the most on NAVY UCAS contracts are Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC ($392,000), L3Harris Maritime Services Inc. ($322,794) and Advanced Computer Concepts, Inc. ($148,017).
How much did NAVY UCAS obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to NAVY UCAS obligated $392,000 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for NAVY UCAS?
The latest contract award coded to NAVY UCAS is N6600126F8689, awarded to Advanced Computer Concepts, Inc. on April 16, 2026.
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