Definitive Contract FA821422C0002

Honeywell International Inc.'s Aerospace-Clearwater division received a definitive contract worth $76.2 million from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command to repair the Pendulous Integrated Gyroscopic Accelerometer (PIGA) for the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile system. The contract, awarded on March 21, 2022, with a completion date of January 1, 2027, is structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangement with no set-aside designation. The work will be performed in Clearwater, Florida, and involves repair and sustainment of the PIGA float assembly—a critical precision component within the Minuteman III guidance system that requires specialized manufacturing capabilities and proprietary technical expertise. As the original equipment manufacturer since 1975, Honeywell possesses unique qualifications to perform this work, including specialized equipment and knowledge required to manufacture PIGA float components from materials such as beryllium, pyroceram, and other precision materials with tolerances measured in millionths of an inch.

The contract supports the Minuteman III Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP), which encompasses sustainment and modernization of the Air Force's intercontinental ballistic missile fleet. Honeywell's Aerospace-Clearwater division has assembled a subcontractor team including Belcan Engineering Group for program office support, engineering services, and component repair activities; The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory for metrology and technical support; Pacific Power Source Inc. for specialized electrical equipment; and Instrument Development Company LLC for precision machined components. This award reflects the Air Force's commitment to maintaining the operational readiness of the Minuteman III weapon system through specialized repair and sustainment contracts that leverage the capabilities of established defense contractors and specialized technical providers.