The Demand Signal: Robotics

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CS High NRE FY27

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE NAVY · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · N00019-26-RFPREQ-WPM266-0249

posted 5 November 2026 · closes 5 December 2026 · NAICS 336413 · PSC 1680

Summary

The Naval Air Systems Command plans to award a contract to General Atomics‑Aeronautical Systems, Inc. for development, modification and integration of the Cloudsurfer pod on the MQ‑9A MUX MALE unmanned aerial system. This effort focuses on adding a specialized payload capability to an existing UAS platform, which is central to the Navy’s unmanned aviation operations.

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