EMALs/AAG MQ-25 Compatibility

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a sole source Delivery Order (DO) under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001926G1008 with General Atomics (GA) for a procurement to incorporate the MQ-25 into the baseline software for Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) in support of Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers. The tasks cover modeling and simulation, control system settings development, software development and release, correction of deficiencies, test support, data analysis, meetings, schedules, and logistics updates. • The procurement is for a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). • General Atomics is the only responsible source with the unique knowledge, experience, special skills, facilities, manufacturing techniques, and technical data required to fulfill this requirement. • Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should directly contact Zach Baur, Small Business Liaison for General Atomics.