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Contract Award: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (Poway, California) – $22,569,883

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a $22,569,883 modification (P00020) to previously awarded contract FA8620-20-C-2009 for MQ-9 contractor logistics support. Work will be performed in Poway, California, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2022. This contract involves 100% Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to France. FMS funds in the amount of $22,569,883 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.

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