MQ9B SeaGuardian/SkyGuardian COCO Flight Services

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is conducting a market‑research “Sources Sought” to identify companies that can provide Contractor‑Owned, Contractor‑Operated (COCO) MQ‑9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft flight services for the U.S. Navy and Department of War. The effort is expected to last five years starting September 2028 and will be a firm‑fixed‑price contract. The government seeks a full‑service solution that includes ownership of the MQ‑9B aircraft, ground control stations, qualified pilots, mission operators, maintenance crews, logistics, and all necessary support to conduct maritime surveillance, anti‑submarine warfare, and other missions from both CONUS and OCONUS locations. Respondents must submit a capabilities statement (≤10 pages) by 4 PM EST on 9 September 2026. • Provide COCO MQ‑9B aircraft and ground control stations • Supply certified pilots, mission operators, and maintenance personnel • Conduct launch, recovery, mission execution, and flight‑hour support • Deliver aircraft maintenance, logistics, spare parts, and supply support • Offer mission planning, scheduling, and operational coordination • Ensure compliance with FAA, DoW, Navy, airworthiness, and host‑nation requirements • Operate from designated CONUS and overseas sites • Submit a 10‑page capabilities statement via email to Chelsey Williams by 9 Sept 2026.