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W911QX-24-C-0004: $20.9M Department of the Army Award to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Research, development, test, and evaluation of cdao smart sensor autonomous isr unmanned aircraft system platform.. Contracting activity: W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI. Estimated completion: 2026-09-25.
$20.9M contract action / $94.8M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-09-25 completion / W911QX W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | W911QX-24-C-0004 (unhyphenated: W911QX24C0004) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
(California)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $5.7B obligated across 312 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $20,920,551 ($20.9M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $94,808,020 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $20,920,551 (signed 2024-05-01, latest FPDS action 2026-04-21) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Army |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | W911QX: W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Definitive Contract / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AJ11 (General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: California |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-09-25 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract W911QX24C0004)
Research, development, test, and evaluation of cdao smart sensor autonomous isr unmanned aircraft system platform.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-09-25
- Requirement Scope: Research, development, test, and evaluation of cdao smart sensor autonomous isr unmanned aircraft system platform.
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AJ11 (General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract W911QX-24-C-0004 when contacting General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: W911QX (W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Army Contracting Command (ACC) FOIA Officer (usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@army.mil)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Disclosed Tier-2 Sub-Awards & Component Suppliers (FSRS / USAspending)
No FSRS sub-award filings have posted specifically under W911QX-24-C-0004 yet (primes report sub-awards >=$30,000 the month after subcontract execution under FAR 52.204-10). Below are active disclosed Tier-2 suppliers and sub-awards executed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc across its defense prime contracts:
| Tier-2 Subcontractor / Supplier | Sub-Award Amount | Action Date | Prime Contract | Component / Scope Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. $LHX | $25.5M | 2024-12-19 | N00019-24-F-5559 (Prime Network (General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc)) | 1.000 EW POD DC KIT CLIN 0002 1.000 EW POD AC KIT CLIN 0001 1.000 EW POD AC KIT CLIN 0001 1.000 EW POD AC KIT CLIN 0001 1.000 EW POD AC KIT CLIN 0001 |
| Curtiss-Wright Ds, Inc. $CW | $6.0M | 2025-09-09 | FA8689-24-F-2451 (Prime Network (General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc)) | 29.000 ROUTER, 6-PORT GIGE, RUGGED, PARVUS DUR* 6.000 ROUTER, 6-PORT GIGE, RUGGED, PARVUS DUR* 12.000 ROUTER, 6-PORT GIGE, RUGGED, PARVUS DUR* 34.000 ROUTER, 6-PORT GIGE, RUGGED, PARVUS DUR* 6.000 ROUTER, 6-PORT GIGE, RUGGED, PARVUS DUR* 13.000 ROUTER, 6-PORT GIGE, RUGGED, PARVUS DUR* 16.000 ROUTER, 6-PORT GIGE, RUGGED, PARVUS DUR* 6.000 ROUTER, 6-PORT GIGE, RUGGED, PARVUS DUR* 48.000 ROUTER, 6-PORT GIGE, RUGGED, PAR |
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office W911QX (W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | W911QX-26-D-A015 | - | $46.0M | Sep 23, 2031 | McKinsey & wins $46.0M contract for strategic planning, resource optimization, and continuous performance management. U.S. Army Contracting ... |
| 2026-09-24 | W911QX-24-C-0012 | Leonardo Electronics US | $30.1M | Mar 29, 2029 | Leonardo Electronics US gets $30.1M modification for research and development to develop, study, and scale the power level emission. U.S. Ar... |
| 2026-08-28 | W911QX-26-D-A011 | Resilient Energy and Infrastructure | $49.1M | Aug 27, 2031 | Resilient Energy and Infrastructure wins $49.1M contract for expeditionary operations. Army Contracting Command work through Aug 27, 2031 sm... |
| 2026-08-28 | W911QX-26-D-A012 | Taumat | $10.0M | Aug 30, 2031 | Taumat wins $10.0M contract for a $10,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under. Army Contracting Com... |
| 2026-08-24 | W911QX-26-D-A006 | Hardwire | $99.0M | Aug 23, 2031 | Hardwire wins $99.0M contract for work on advanced processing of metallic armor under Small Business Innovative Research Phase III. Army Con... |
| 2026-08-21 | W911QX-26-D-A009 | Sandtable | $45.3M | Aug 20, 2031 | Sandtable wins $45.3M contract for integrated mission planning and wargaming support. Army Contracting Command work through Aug 20, 2031 sma... |
| 2026-08-17 | W911QX-26-C-A016 | Elroy Air | $46.1M | Feb 18, 2029 | Elroy Air wins $46.1M contract for development of an autonomous group-IV hybrid vertical take-off. Army Contracting Command $5.1M obligated ... |
| 2026-08-12 | W911QX-26-D-A004 | - | $0 | - | Correction to an earlier Genesis Systems award. . |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | FA8689-26-C-B006 | DoD | $0 | - | The award record on file for FA868926CB006 shows a $2.40M ceiling and $2.40M obligated, as of the last USAspending load. |
| 2026-09-02 | FA8689-26-C-B002 | Air Force | $14.6M | Aug 31, 2027 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems gets $14.6M modification for Spain MQ-9A unmanned aircraft systems contractor logistics support. Air Fo... |
| 2026-08-11 | N00019-25-F-0024 | Navy | $47.4M | Aug 14, 2027 | General Atomics, Aeronautical Systems gets $47.4M modification for options to provide continued engineering and logistics support services i... |
| 2026-03-02 | FA8689-22-C-2014 | Air Force | $35.3M | Sep 1, 2028 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems gets $35.3M modification for Royal Netherlands Air Force MQ-9A contractor logistics support. Air Force ... |
| 2026-01-15 | FA8689-23-C-2013 | Air Force | $14.3M | Jan 31, 2027 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems gets $14.3M modification for continued sustainment for the Italian Air Force MQ-9 Unmanned Aerial Syste... |
| 2025-12-23 | FA8689-24-C-2025 | Air Force | $29.9M | Dec 31, 2026 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems wins $29.9M contract for Belgium MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft systems contract logistics... |
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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