GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun system
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N0001924F2598
- Awardee
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FN Herstal S.A. UEI KJ2JPWZ5HY55
- Awarding agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $514,371
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- FY19-FY23 GAU-21 common defense weapon system Pre-Solicitation · N0001918R0070 · Posted May 1, 2018
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $514,371.23 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1010 Guns, Over 30Mm Up To 75Mm
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Belgium
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
FN Herstal, a Belgian manufacturer of small arms and weapons systems, was awarded a delivery order valued at $514,371.23 by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on October 6, 2023, for the GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun system. This firm fixed-price contract, with a completion date of September 30, 2024, represents a child order issued against a larger indefinite delivery contract valued at approximately $21.5 million through December 31, 2029. The contract involves no set-aside designation, reflecting FN Herstal's competitive capabilities as a specialized supplier of military hardware. Performance will take place in Belgium, where the company manufactures precision-engineered defense components including machine guns, barrels, and related accessories for U.S. Department of Defense applications.
This delivery order supports NAVAIR's operational requirements for .50 caliber machine gun systems and components, which are critical equipment for naval aviation platforms. FN Herstal's selection as the primary vendor for this follow-on procurement underscores the company's established role as a strategic supplier within the military logistics ecosystem. Through its indefinite delivery contract vehicle with NAVAIR, the company provides flexible procurement mechanisms that enable the Department of Defense to acquire essential defense-related items as operational needs arise, supporting military readiness and equipment sustainment objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N0001924F2598?
N0001924F2598 was awarded to FN Herstal S.A. by Naval Air Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on October 6, 2023.
How much is contract N0001924F2598 worth?
The government has obligated $514,371 on N0001924F2598.
Is contract N0001924F2598 an order under another contract?
Yes. N0001924F2598 is a delivery order under N0001919D0016, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract N0001924F2598 competed?
The extent of competition for N0001924F2598 was not competed.
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