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MQ-9 w. Paveways
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General Atomics in San Diego, CA received a $59 million firm-fixed-price contract for the manufacture, test and delivery of 4 Predator B/ Reaper MQ-9 hunter-killer unmanned aerial vehicles and associated equipment, including initial spares, ground support equipment, and 30-day pack-up kits. Solicitations began January 2006, negotiations were complete April 2007, and work will be complete December 2009. At this time, all funds have been obligated. The Headquarters Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH issued the contract (FA8620-05-G-3028-0007).