The purpose of the proposed effort is to develop the ability to predict the functional life and failure risks of minuteman III (mmiii) stage 1 (S1) motors which have cracks in the propellant grain.
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA821425FB006
- Awardee
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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation UEI LRVQERN7YNH9
- Awarding agency
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Nuclear Weapons Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $8,977,791
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $8,977,791.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Materiel Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Corinne, UT, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation was awarded a $8.98 million delivery order by Air Force Materiel Command on September 30, 2025, to develop predictive capabilities for assessing the functional life and failure risks of Minuteman III Stage 1 motors containing propellant grain cracks. The contract, which carries a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure with no set-aside designation, extends through September 29, 2026, and will be performed at the company's Propulsion Systems - Promontory Division facility in Corinne, Utah. This effort supports the sustainment and reliability assessment of critical components within the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile program, a cornerstone of U.S. strategic deterrence infrastructure.
This delivery order represents a discrete task under the broader Minuteman III propulsion subsystem support structure, leveraging Northrop Grumman's extensive expertise in rocket motor engineering and propulsion system analysis. The work directly addresses operational readiness concerns by establishing technical frameworks to evaluate aging missile components and mitigate risks associated with material degradation. The focused scope and moderate contract value reflect the specialized nature of the analysis while underscoring the company's critical role in extending the operational viability of the nation's strategic missile force through advanced diagnostic and predictive methodologies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA821425FB006?
FA821425FB006 was awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation by Nuclear Weapons Center (Air Force Materiel Command) on September 30, 2025.
How much is contract FA821425FB006 worth?
The government has obligated $8,977,791 on FA821425FB006.
Which agency awarded contract FA821425FB006?
Nuclear Weapons Center (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA821425FB006, with funding from Air Force Materiel Command (Air Force).
Is contract FA821425FB006 an order under another contract?
Yes. FA821425FB006 is a delivery order under FA821421D0001, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract FA821425FB006 competed?
The extent of competition for FA821425FB006 was not competed.
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