Axial upper stage

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
HQ086021C0003
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$16,612,230

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 80% obligated
  • $16,612,230.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $20,648,611.00 Potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
  • Current, with exercised options
  • Potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of performance
Elkton, MD 21921, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00019 $0
Change Order P00018 $135,664
Other Administrative Action P00017 · Axial upper stage (AUS) $621,591
Other Administrative Action P00016 $1,240,000
Funding Only Action P00015 $1,130,459
Funding Only Action P00014 $2,632,845
Funding Only Action P00013 $43
Funding Only Action P00012 $14,169
Funding Only Action P00011 $6,128
Funding Only Action P00010 $87,372
Exercise an Option P00009 $4,000,000
Funding Only Action P00008 $274,234
Other Administrative Action P00007 $0
Other Administrative Action P00006 $0
Other Administrative Action P00005 $0
Other Administrative Action P00004 $0
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $6,469,726
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About this award

This is a $20,648,611.00 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract awarded by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation's Weapons Systems Division for the development of an Axial Upper Stage. The contract has no set-aside designation.

The Axial Upper Stage is a critical component for missile defense systems being developed by MDA, a defense agency focused on advanced technologies to detect, track, and intercept enemy ballistic missiles. As a prime contractor, Northrop Grumman will leverage its expertise in propulsion, materials, and complex engineering to deliver this specialized stage. Major subcontractors include TDY Industries, Rhenium Alloys, Owens Industries, BGT Aerospace, and American Automated Engineering, which will provide a range of specialty metals, components, and fabrication services to support the program.

This contract award stems from a 2019 Broad Agency Announcement by MDA seeking proposals across various advanced technology areas, including space systems, modeling and simulation, and artificial intelligence, to support applied research efforts. The contract has a period of performance through February 2025.

Subawards

Subcontractor Amount Awarded
General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. AXIAL UPPER STAGE Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing $61,076
TDY Industries, LLC Axial upper stage MP00426452 $33,834

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract HQ086021C0003?

HQ086021C0003 was awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on May 27, 2021.

How much is contract HQ086021C0003 worth?

The government has obligated $16,612,230 on HQ086021C0003. Its potential value, with all options, is $20,648,611.

Was contract HQ086021C0003 competed?

The extent of competition for HQ086021C0003 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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