MQ-9 REAPER PORTABLE AIRCRAFT CONTROL STATION (PACS()

The Defense Contract Management Agency is procuring MQ-9 Reaper Portable Aircraft Control Stations (PACS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for $7,901,979.96. These lightweight, transportable ground control stations, weighing under 90 lbs with three 24-inch touchscreens, enable launch, recovery, and control of MQ-9 Reaper drones without a full-size station or line-of-sight cockpit. They support Agile Combat Employment by allowing ground teams to startup and operate the aircraft in austere environments, enhancing the Reaper's ISR, strike, and reconnaissance missions.