Definitive Contract FA860623CB001

Chemring Energetic Devices Inc., a defense contractor headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, was awarded a $9.99 million firm fixed-price definitive contract by the Aeronautical Systems Center on September 29, 2023, for the design, development, and production of Aircrew Flight Equipment Test Equipment (AFETE), including the Joint Combined Aircrew Systems Tester (JCAST) and the System Communication and Oxygen Tester (SCOT). These specialized testing systems are critical tools used to validate and maintain aircrew equipment across multiple military aircraft platforms. The contract carries no set-aside designation, reflecting Chemring's competitive capabilities in this specialized market segment. Work will be performed in Downers Grove, Illinois, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2025.

This award represents a task order or direct award under Chemring's existing $65.2 million indefinite delivery contract with the Aeronautical Systems Center for Aircrew Flight Equipment Test Equipment. Chemring's expertise in energetic materials, ordnance products, and advanced testing systems for defense applications has positioned the company as a key supplier to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. As a child entity within a larger corporate structure and an active participant in the defense industrial base, Chemring has demonstrated sustained capability in producing complex testing and diagnostic equipment supporting Air Force operations and aircrew readiness across fighter, cargo, and strategic platforms.