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Sole Source Justification - Black Widow Systems

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Justification · FA890326R0131

posted 21 October 2026 · awarded 30 September 2026 · NAICS 336411 · PSC 1550

Summary

The Department of the Air Force is seeking to procure Black Widow Drones under a sole source justification. The notice provides no additional detail beyond the title and the fact that it is a sole‑source action.

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