US Army High Altitude Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (HA-ISR) Support

The U.S. Army seeks to secure uninterrupted access to specialized airborne ISR platforms during a transition from contractor‑owned to government‑owned aircraft. Three sole‑source contracts will be awarded to the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that already possess the aircraft, integrated mission systems, Army Airworthiness Releases, and a workforce cleared to Top Secret/SCI levels. Offerors must submit a capability statement demonstrating the ability to meet the November 2027 deadline without incurring costly non‑recurring engineering effort or operational gaps. • Three separate Firm‑Fixed‑Price contracts: 2 ATHENA S (Sierra Nevada Corp.), 1 ARES (L3Harris), 2 ATHENA R (MAG Aerospace). • Requirement includes aircraft modification, integrated SIGINT/sensor payloads, certification, and provision of cleared personnel and secure facilities. • Capability statements must include company details, approach to meet the Nov 2027 deadline, cost‑avoidance narrative, and evidence of TS/SCI‑cleared staff.