FA489019C0003
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
MQ9 CAT/CWD AWARD
Alternate Description
MQ-9
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Holloman Afb, NM 88330 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Termination This definitive contract was terminated for convenience (partial or complete) in August 2025.
COVID-19 $247,000 (0%) percent of this Definitive Contract was funded by COVID-19 emergency acts including the CARES Act.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 09/30/23 to 06/30/26 and the Potential Award value has increased 25% from $234,920,321 to $292,715,077.
Recompete The following similar solicitation(s) may continue aspects of this contract: NOTICE OF INTENT – Bridge Action For: Contract FA489019C0003, MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD), NOTICE OF INTENT – Bridge Action For: Contract FA489019C0003, MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD), NOTICE OF INTENT – Bridge Action For: Contract FA489019C0003, MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD)
Incumbent Based on the size of recent awards, Crew Training International may exceed the set-aside threshold of $34 million for NAICS 611512 in the event of a recompete
COVID-19 $247,000 (0%) percent of this Definitive Contract was funded by COVID-19 emergency acts including the CARES Act.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 09/30/23 to 06/30/26 and the Potential Award value has increased 25% from $234,920,321 to $292,715,077.
Recompete The following similar solicitation(s) may continue aspects of this contract: NOTICE OF INTENT – Bridge Action For: Contract FA489019C0003, MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD), NOTICE OF INTENT – Bridge Action For: Contract FA489019C0003, MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD), NOTICE OF INTENT – Bridge Action For: Contract FA489019C0003, MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD)
Incumbent Based on the size of recent awards, Crew Training International may exceed the set-aside threshold of $34 million for NAICS 611512 in the event of a recompete
Crew Training International was awarded
Definitive Contract FA489019C0003 (FA4890-19-C-0003)
for Mq9 Cat/Cwd Award
worth up to $292,715,077
by Air Combat Command
in November 2018.
The contract
has a duration of 7 years 7 months and
was awarded
through solicitation MQ-9 CAT/CWD
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 611512 and
PSC U009
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 8 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $12,692,602 and funded backlog of $3,390,764.
DOD Announcements
Nov 2018:
Crew Training International Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, has been awarded a $241,410,854 firm-fixed-price contract for the MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development training program. Work will be performed at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada; Holloman AFB, New Mexico; March Air Reserve Base, California; Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York, and other locations that may be required in the future in accordance with the performance work statement. Work is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2023. This award is a result of a competitive acquisition and eight offers were received. Fiscal 2019 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $1,006,536 are being obligated at time of award for the phase-in period. Acquisition Management and Integration Center, Join Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is the contracting activity (FA4890-19-C-0003). (Awarded Nov. 7, 2018)
Oct 2019: Crew Training International Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, has been awarded a $42,279,639 firm-fixed-price modification (P00009) to previously awarded contract FA4890-19-C-0003 for the MQ9 Aircrew Training and Courseware Development contract. The contract modification is for the exercise of option year one. Work will be performed at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada; Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico; March Air Reserve Base, California; and Hancock Air National Guard Base, New York, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2020. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $223,630,953. Fiscal 2020 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $30,376,922 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Combat Command Acquisition Management and Integration Center, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
Oct 2021: Crew Training International Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, has been awarded a $51,657,166 firm-fixed-price modification (P00027) to previously awarded FA4890-19-C-0003 for the MQ-9 aircrew training and courseware development contract. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $51,657,166 are being obligated at the time of award. Work will be performed at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada; Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico; March Air Reserve Base, California; and Hancock Air National Guard Base, New York, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2022. The contract modification provides for the exercise of Option Year Three, and brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $242,498,528. Headquarters Air Combat Command Acquisition Management & Integration Center, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
Oct 2022: Crew Training International, Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, has been awarded a $49,550,268 firm-fixed-price modification (P00040) to previously awarded (FA4890-19-C-0003) for the MQ9 Aircrew Training and Courseware Development Contract. The contract modification is for the exercise of Option Year Four. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $241,451,248. Fiscal 2022 operations and maintenance funds are being obligated at time of award. Contract modification (P00042) will add the first incremental funding for Fiscal 2023. Work will be performed at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, March Air Reserve Base, California, and Hancock Air National Guard Base, New York, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2023 for this option. Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
Jan 2024: Crew Training International Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, has been awarded a $14,990,961 firm-fixed-price modification (P00057) to a previously awarded contract (FA4890-19-C-0003) for the MQ-9 Aircrew Training and Courseware Development Contract. The contract modification is for the exercise of the six-month extension of services. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $259,085,983. Work will be performed at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada; Holloman AFB, New Mexico; March Air Reserve Base, California; and Hancock Air National Guard Base, New York, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2024. Fiscal 2024 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $736,981 are being obligated at time of award. Air Combat Command, Acquisition Management and Integration Center, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
Oct 2019: Crew Training International Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, has been awarded a $42,279,639 firm-fixed-price modification (P00009) to previously awarded contract FA4890-19-C-0003 for the MQ9 Aircrew Training and Courseware Development contract. The contract modification is for the exercise of option year one. Work will be performed at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada; Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico; March Air Reserve Base, California; and Hancock Air National Guard Base, New York, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2020. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $223,630,953. Fiscal 2020 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $30,376,922 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Combat Command Acquisition Management and Integration Center, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
Oct 2021: Crew Training International Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, has been awarded a $51,657,166 firm-fixed-price modification (P00027) to previously awarded FA4890-19-C-0003 for the MQ-9 aircrew training and courseware development contract. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $51,657,166 are being obligated at the time of award. Work will be performed at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada; Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico; March Air Reserve Base, California; and Hancock Air National Guard Base, New York, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2022. The contract modification provides for the exercise of Option Year Three, and brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $242,498,528. Headquarters Air Combat Command Acquisition Management & Integration Center, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
Oct 2022: Crew Training International, Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, has been awarded a $49,550,268 firm-fixed-price modification (P00040) to previously awarded (FA4890-19-C-0003) for the MQ9 Aircrew Training and Courseware Development Contract. The contract modification is for the exercise of Option Year Four. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $241,451,248. Fiscal 2022 operations and maintenance funds are being obligated at time of award. Contract modification (P00042) will add the first incremental funding for Fiscal 2023. Work will be performed at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, March Air Reserve Base, California, and Hancock Air National Guard Base, New York, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2023 for this option. Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
Jan 2024: Crew Training International Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, has been awarded a $14,990,961 firm-fixed-price modification (P00057) to a previously awarded contract (FA4890-19-C-0003) for the MQ-9 Aircrew Training and Courseware Development Contract. The contract modification is for the exercise of the six-month extension of services. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $259,085,983. Work will be performed at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada; Holloman AFB, New Mexico; March Air Reserve Base, California; and Hancock Air National Guard Base, New York, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2024. Fiscal 2024 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $736,981 are being obligated at time of award. Air Combat Command, Acquisition Management and Integration Center, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 9/19/25
Period of Performance
11/7/18
Start Date
12/31/25
Current End Date
6/30/26
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$280.0M
Total Obligated
$283.4M
Current Award
$292.7M
Potential Award
$3.4M
Funded Backlog
$12.7M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
FA489019C0003
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Labor Services Billing
Annual labor billing rates and FTE reported for FA489019C0003
| Year | Services Invoiced | Hours | FTE | Blended Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $51,774,629 | 446,994.0 | 214.9 | $115.83 |
| 2022 | $53,175,570 | 427,948.8 | 205.7 | $124.26 |
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for FA489019C0003
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for FA489019C0003
Transaction History
Modifications to FA489019C0003
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA489019C0003
Competition
Number of Bidders
8
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Performance Based Acquisition
Yes
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
Services
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
KYAVL4M9LEW5
Awardee CAGE
046D1
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA4890 FA4890 HQ ACC AMIC
Funding Office
F2E1SS
Created By
anthony.kilgallon@sa5700.fa4890
Last Modified By
anthony.kilgallon@sa5700.fa4890
Approved By
anthony.kilgallon@sa5700.fa4890
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
Labor Standards
Performance District
NM-02
Senators
Martin Heinrich
Ben Luján
Ben Luján
Representative
Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Maintenance, Air Force (057-3400) | Department of Defense-Military | Other services from non-Federal sources (25.2) | $19,265,581 | 88% |
| Operation and Maintenance, Air National Guard (057-3840) | Department of Defense-Military | Other services from non-Federal sources (25.2) | $2,345,356 | 11% |
Modified: 9/19/25