Definitive Contract N0003019C0009

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. was awarded a definitive contract on August 22, 2019, by the Naval Strategic Systems Programs office to support UK-10 and Magenta Production, as well as UK-10 and Gateman Production, related to the Trident II (D-5) Sea-Launched Ballistic Missile (UGM 133A) program. The contract was structured as a Cost Plus Incentive arrangement with a ceiling value of $69.13 million and an ultimate completion date of May 31, 2027. The Naval Strategic Systems Programs, a component of the Department of the Navy, manages this Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway as a Category IC program. The Trident II missile represents a critical element of the U.S. Navy's strategic deterrence capabilities, and this contract encompasses production and associated technical support activities. The contract utilized no set-aside designation, reflecting General Dynamics Mission Systems' status as a large, established defense contractor with specialized capabilities in mission-critical systems for naval defense programs.

The contract generated extensive subcontracting activity through December 2024, with General Dynamics Mission Systems engaging over 40 subcontractors spanning electronics manufacturing, power systems, interconnect solutions, and specialized components. Significant recurring subcontractors include Spartronics Williamsport, Inc. (providing custom circuit card assemblies and electronic modules), Ametek Programmable Power, Sure Power/Martek Power (power supplies and converters), Fiber Systems International/Amphenol (fiber optic connectivity), and Curtiss-Wright Controls Electronic Systems (data storage and recording solutions). The subcontractor base reflects the complex, integrated nature of strategic weapons system production, combining specialized electronic components, precision manufacturing, and advanced testing equipment. CDW Government LLC and other information technology suppliers provided support services, while companies such as Glenair, Inc., L3Harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions, and various cable and interconnect specialists supplied mission-critical hardware supporting the sustained production and operational requirements of the Trident II missile system through the contract period.