Sources SoughtPosted Oct 24, 2024·Responses due Nov 12, 2024

GQM-163A Aerial Target Operation

NAVAIR and air warfare centers · NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
541330
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
N6893625R0005
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
J015
Place
Not stated
Contact
Candice Gonzalez (candice.n.gonzalez.civ@us.navy.mil)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation N6893625R0005 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Oct 24, 2024
    Sources Sought
    Open
  • Oct 24, 2024 · this notice
    Sources Sought
  • Apr 22, 2025
    Sources Sought
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Solicitation
  • Aug 28, 2025
    Solicitation
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    Open
  • Sep 22, 2025
    Solicitation
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  • Oct 1, 2025
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  • Oct 1, 2025
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  • Oct 20, 2025
    Solicitation
    Open
Award
  • Jun 1, 2026
    Award Notice
    NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION · $100.0M
    Open
Other notices
  • Jun 8, 2026
    Justification (Sole Source)
    Open

Next steps for this stage

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  • Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
  • Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
  • Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.

What the notice says

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code�s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the … (show all)

Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/. (1) INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE: The Government intends to issue a solicitation to Orbital Sciences LLC (owned by Northrop Grumman Space Systems) on a sole source basis, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 19 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893625R0005 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm�s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. No solicitation is currently available and as such this is not a request for proposal and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. A decision to set aside all or part of this requirement is dependent upon a review of the information submitted in response to this sources sought notice. After review of the responses to this sources sought notice, a synopsis and/or solicitation announcement may be published. (2) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Point Mugu, Pacific Targets and Marine Operations (PTMO) Division, as part of the Threat/Target Systems Department (TTSD), has the requirement to: Support Trajectory Development and defined operations and maintenance (O&M) activities for GQM-163A aerial target systems required to ensure that U.S. Navy weapons systems test and evaluation (T&E) and development tests are adequately supported, Support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) testing activities, and Build-up, test, and launch of the target and the purpose of trajectory is to instruct the target how to fly. (3) REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: See attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). (4) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Various. See attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). (5) CONTRACT TYPE: The Government is contemplating awarding a Cost Plus Fixed-Fee, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with an ordering period of five years. (6) CONTRACTOR RESPONSE: Any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893625R0005 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm�s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. Contractor responses shall also include the following information: A reference to the solicitation number N6893625R0005 and brief title of this announcement Company name and address Company's point of contact name, phone, fax, and e-mail Declaration as to whether a U.S. or foreign company *Provide Joint Certification Program (JCP) number Company size (Small or Large according to the identified NAICS and size standard identified), If your company is a Small Business, specify if your company is each of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business. Provide any anticipated teaming arrangements and delineate between work to be accomplished by the prime and the work to be accomplished by the teaming partners, A brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, double spaced, 12-point font minimum), demonstrating ability to perform the specific requirements discussed above. An outline of previous projects related to the program description, identify specific work previously performed or currently being performed related to the program description; and Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance the Government�s consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Questions and comments are highly encouraged; however, the Government is not obligated to answer all questions received. An opportunity for a site visit will be offered after the solicitation is issued: No The results of the sources sought may also be utilized used to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist under NAICS Code 541330 with a small business size standard of $47 million. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. Vendors should appropriately mark CUI and/or proprietary and restricted data. Any data that contains CUI shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist (CS) via encrypted email. If encrypted email is not available, the vendor shall submit an email request to the CS to send the vendor a DoD SAFE �Drop Off� link. The Government will delete, and thus will not consider, any files containing CUI or proprietary/restricted markings that are received without proper encryption. The solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted in Contract Opportunities on the SAM website at https://sam.gov/ on or about (insert date). Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://sam.gov/ to start doing business with the federal government. Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to the point(s) of contact listed below no later than 12 NOV 2024 3:00 PM PST. CS: Candice Gonzalez, candice.n.gonzalez.civ@us.navy.mil PCO: Katy White, katy.j.white.civ@us.navy.mil DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Who won similar work

5 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER), same NAICS 541330.

Single-winner award sizes (5): middle half $16.0M to $99.6M, median $90.5M; range $9.5M to $159.9M.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
RAYTHEON COMPANY · $RTX · $68.9B2$169.4MApr 22, 2025
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION · $LMT · $67.6B1$99.6MMar 4, 2025
ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC1$90.5MJun 29, 2026
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION · $SAIC · $7.4B1$16.0MJul 7, 2025

Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's last annual revenue from its 10-K.

Investor context
  • $RTX reported $68.9B revenue in FY2025. The median single-winner award in these 5 past awards, $90.5M, is 0.1% of that. 10-K
  • $LMT reported $67.6B revenue in FY2025. The median single-winner award in these 5 past awards, $90.5M, is 0.1% of that. 10-K
  • $SAIC reported $7.4B revenue in FY2026. The median single-winner award in these 5 past awards, $90.5M, is 1% of that. 10-K

One award's total value against one year of revenue; many awards are paid over several years.

Latest awards

Materiality: one award's value as a share of the winner's revenue over the latest 12 months in its SEC filings (or its last fiscal year, as noted when you point at it). Low under 1%, Medium 1 to 5%, High 5% or more. Many awards are paid over several years, so this overstates a single year's share.

Competitive landscape

For the 4 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 1 of these past winners lobbied Navy, Dept of or U.S. Marines since 2024 (9 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Navy, Dept of or U.S. Marines job
  • $798K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Armed Services
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.

  • 8 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.

  • 3 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 1 insider buys and 5 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.

Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.