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MQ9B SeaGuardian/SkyGuardian COCO Flight Services

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE NAVY · Sources Sought · N00421-26-RFPREQ-A0X0000-0065

posted 19 August 2026 · closed 9 September 2026 · NAICS 481219 · PSC V121 · 3 postings

Summary

The Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is seeking sources to provide Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated (COCO) flight services for the MQ‑9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft, including pilots, maintenance, and ground control support. This effort supports maritime surveillance, anti‑submarine warfare, and other missions over a five‑year period, making the UAV platform itself the core of the procurement.

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