CUAS VAMPIRE Support
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) intends to award a sole source contract modification to Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) in Colorado Springs, CO. This action is for CUAS VAMPIRE Support, specifically for the sustainment of VAMPIRE c-UASs for the Ukraine Navy. This is a presolicitation notice for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The contract modification will procure support for repairs, materials, maintenance, and sustainment of the VAMPIRE c-UASs. This includes providing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) such as Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and Field Service Representatives (FSRs), along with other technical assistance and reach-back support for systems deployed in Eastern Europe by NATO. Tasking will be performed both in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) in support of the Ukraine Navy.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Contract Modification (Presolicitation)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other type of Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
- Justification: SNC possesses the necessary secure facility accesses and experience to meet the requirements within critical fleet timelines.
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: L015 (Technical Representation Services: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components)
- Published: May 14, 2026
- Response Date (for notice): May 29, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves solely for information. Questions regarding subcontracting opportunities should be directed to Josh Thomas at Josh.Thomas@sncorp.com, Sierra Nevada Company, 1707 Aviation Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80916.
Contact Information
- Primary: Chelsey Williams (chelsey.d.williams5.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary: Julie Gill (julie.m.gill2.civ@us.navy.mil)