FA862021G4009 - BIG SAFARI

This BOA contract for Science/Engineering > Professional Services, Aerospace & Defense > Sustainment S&E, Logistics > Professional Services, Electrical & Electronics Equipment > Electronic & Communication Equipment, Aerospace & Defense > Equipment Related Services, Aerospace & Defense > Aircraft, Ships/Submarines & Land Vehicles, Training Aids & Devices, Business Admin Services, Aerospace & Defense > Weapons & Ammunition, Navigation & Communications Equipment was awarded in FY2021 on Sep 9, 2021 to Sierra Nevada Corporation by RQ-4 Global Hawk Division (WIG). There have been $2.2B in obligations to date with a ceiling value of $2.2B, showing a 100% burn rate so far on the contract. The contract was not competed under any preference program with offers received. We expect a 5 year duration with ultimate completion date of Sep 14, 2026.

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a contractor located in NV, doing primarily Aerospace & Defense > Aircraft, Ships/Submarines & Land Vehicles work for Air Force. The company receives $1.9B annually in federal awards (as of FY2020). Also, they have shown success winning No/Limited Bias contracts concentrated mainly on a singular customer focused portfolio.

Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA) create an understanding between the Federal Government and a contractor for future purchases. When requirements, quantities, and prices are unknown, the Federal Government lacks the necessary information to compete and award a contract. The BOA establishes a method for the Federal Government to expedite a future contract award by laying the required contractual framework.

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Buying Agency/Office

Air Force»Air Force Materiel Command»Air Force Life Cycle Management Center»ISR/SOF Directorate (WI)»RQ-4 Global Hawk Division (WIG)

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