FA868922C2017
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
Predator reaper – France contractor logistics support. This award provides continued sustainment for the french Air Force MQ-9 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) fleet under Foreign Military Sales (FMS), including Field Service Representative (FSR) support at cognac and FR1 locations, depot-level engineering and maintenance, supply of spares and repair parts such as turboprop engines, fuel manifold assemblies, battery units, and electronic components, as well as calibration services and support for Ground Control Stations (GCS) and satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. Additional tasks include installation acceptance, software upgrades, depot repairs for turret units and sensors, and ongoing technical support for operational readiness.
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Poway, CA 92064 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Not Available For Competition
Est. Average FTE
638
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 12/31/23 to 06/30/26.
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.
Predecessor This appears to be a continuation of a prior contract FA862019C2007.
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.
Predecessor This appears to be a continuation of a prior contract FA862019C2007.
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 FA868922C2017 (FA8689-22-C-2017)
for MQ-9 UAS Sustainment - France Subaward
worth up to $227,937,953
by Lifecycle Management Center
in December 2023.
The contract
has a duration of 2 years 6 months and
was awarded
full & open
with
NAICS 541614 and
PSC R706
via sole source acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
DOD Announcements
Dec 2024:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a face value $48,482,812 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modification (P00021) to a previously awarded contract (FA8689-22-C-2017) to exercise an option for continued sustainment of the French Air Force MQ-9 unmanned aerial system program fleet. Work will be performed in Poway, California; and France, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2025. This contract involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to France. FMS funds in the amount of $48,482,812 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.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 1/13/26
Period of Performance
12/31/23
Start Date
6/30/26
Current End Date
6/30/26
Potential End Date
Obligations
$227.9M
Total Obligated
$227.9M
Current Award
$227.9M
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
FA868922C2017
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for FA868922C2017
Transaction History
Modifications to FA868922C2017
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA868922C2017
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Sole Source
Other Than Full and Open Competition
International Agreement
Evaluated Preference
None
Performance Based Acquisition
Yes
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
None
DoD Claimant Code
Services
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
robin.smith.21.ctr@us.af.mil
Approved By
usercw@sa5700.fa8602
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
Labor Standards
Performance District
CA-48
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Representative
Darrell Issa
Modified: 1/13/26