FA868920C2013
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
BELGIUM MQ-9B SKYGUARDIAN
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Poway, CA 92064 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price Incentive
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Not Available For Competition
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 03/31/24 to 08/29/25 and the Potential Award value has increased 19% from $188,866,819 to $225,277,437.
FMS This contract was partially or fully funded by foreign funds as part of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) assistance program.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems because due to the requirements of an international agreement.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
FMS This contract was partially or fully funded by foreign funds as part of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) assistance program.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems because due to the requirements of an international agreement.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems was awarded
Definitive Contract FA868920C2013 (FA8689-20-C-2013)
for Belgium Mq-9B Skyguardian
worth up to $225,277,437
by Lifecycle Management Center
in August 2020.
The contract
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded
through solicitation BELGIUM MQ-9B SKYGUARDIAN PROGRAM
full & open
with
NAICS 336411 and
PSC 1550
via sole source acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
DOD Announcements
Aug 2020:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $188,866,819 undefinitized contract action for Belgium MQ-9B SkyGuardian procurement. This contract provides for four MQ-9B unmanned air vehicles, two Certifiable Ground Control Stations, spares and support equipment. Work will be performed in Poway, California, and is expected to be completed March 31, 2024. This contract involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Belgium and is the result of a sole-source acquisition. FMS funds in the amount of $94,341,260 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8689-20-C-2013).
Nov 2021: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a $31,720,280 contract action for the Belgium MQ-9B SkyGuardian procurement. This contract provides for one MQ-9B simulator, training, spares and support equipment. Work will be performed in Poway, California, and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2024. This contract involves 100% Foreign Military Sales to Belgium and this award is the result of a sole source acquisition. Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $31,720,280 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8689-20-C-2013 P00005).
Nov 2021: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a $31,720,280 contract action for the Belgium MQ-9B SkyGuardian procurement. This contract provides for one MQ-9B simulator, training, spares and support equipment. Work will be performed in Poway, California, and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2024. This contract involves 100% Foreign Military Sales to Belgium and this award is the result of a sole source acquisition. Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $31,720,280 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8689-20-C-2013 P00005).
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 4/10/25
Period of Performance
8/14/20
Start Date
8/29/25
Current End Date
8/29/25
Potential End Date
Obligations
$225.3M
Total Obligated
$225.3M
Current Award
$225.3M
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
FA868920C2013
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for FA868920C2013
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for FA868920C2013
Transaction History
Modifications to FA868920C2013
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA868920C2013
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Sole Source
Other Than Full and Open Competition
International Agreement
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Defense Program
DoD Claimant Code
Airframes And Spares
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
ZH4NVFG3Z526
Awardee CAGE
0YJB5
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA8689 FA8689 AFLCMC WIIK UAS
Funding Office
F4FDAC
Created By
usercw@sa5700.fa8602
Last Modified By
usercw@sa5700.fa8602
Approved By
usercw@sa5700.fa8602
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
CA-48
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Representative
Darrell Issa
Modified: 4/10/25