The Navy is seeking industry input for a potential firm-fixed-price contract to provide Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft flight services in support of maritime surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and other government-directed missions. The anticipated period of performance is five years, with a start date of September 2028. Services would include aircraft and ground control stations, qualified pilots and maintenance personnel, mission planning, logistics, communications, and compliance with applicable regulations. Operations are expected to take place from designated CONUS and/or overseas locations, though final performance locations are not yet established. Interested companies are asked to submit a capabilities statement, but this announcement is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is seeking sources capable of providing Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated (COCO) MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft flight services for U.S. Navy and Department of War missions. Services may include maritime surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and other government-directed missions, with the contractor providing aircraft, ground control stations, qualified personnel, maintenance, logistics, and operational support. The anticipated contract type is firm fixed price with a five-year period of performance beginning September 2028. Performance may take place at designated CONUS and/or overseas locations. This is a sources sought for market research only, not a solicitation, and interested firms are invited to submit a capabilities statement.