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How to bid on Global Hawk Skyrange Program Support for NASA
What NASA is buying and why it matters
NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center needs engineering, manufacturing, and technical support for its Global Hawk Skyrange Program. This work includes operating, maintaining, and modifying Global Hawk aircraft, ground control stations, ground equipment, and managing spares or repairs.
While NASA plans to award this as a sole-source contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, this is an opportunity for other qualified firms to show they can also perform this work. Your response could influence NASA's decision to pursue a competitive bid.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 31, 2026. The deadline for submitting your capabilities and qualifications is August 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (3:00 PM ET).
At the deadline, NASA will review all submitted qualifications. The purpose of this review is to determine if NASA should conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A decision not to compete this acquisition is at the government's discretion.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms with specialized expertise in aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and technical support, particularly those with experience related to Global Hawk aircraft or similar unmanned aerial systems. The work involves complex equipment and requires a high level of technical capability.
Firms that can demonstrate a proven track record in operating, maintaining, and modifying advanced aerospace platforms, as well as managing associated ground control systems and logistics, are best suited to respond.
How to respond
To respond, you must submit your capabilities and qualifications electronically via email. Send your submission to Roxana Romero at [email protected].
Ensure your submission reaches the specified email address by the deadline of August 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST. Your submission will be evaluated to see if a competitive acquisition is warranted.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Clearly articulate your firm's specific experience and technical capabilities that directly relate to the Global Hawk Skyrange Program. Highlight any past performance with similar aircraft, ground control stations, or complex aerospace equipment.
Provide concrete examples of your firm's ability to perform engineering, manufacturing, and technical support services for operations, maintenance, and modifications. Detail your resources, personnel qualifications, and any relevant certifications. Focus on demonstrating that your firm is a responsible source capable of satisfying NASA's requirements.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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