GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun system
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N0001925F1016
- 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
- $142,076
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- N0001924R0022 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $142,075.60 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
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 approximately $142K by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on August 10, 2025, for the GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun system. This delivery order, which is a child contract under NAVAIR's larger single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $21.5 million through December 31, 2029, represents a firm fixed-price procurement with no set-aside designation. The work will be performed in Belgium, with completion targeted for July 31, 2026. The GAU-21 is a widely-used rotary machine gun system employed across multiple U.S. military platforms, and this delivery order enables NAVAIR to procure machine guns, barrels, accessories, and components to support military readiness and equipment maintenance requirements.
FN Herstal has established itself as a critical supplier to the Department of Defense through consistent provision of specialized defense components and precision-engineered military hardware. The company's selection for this contract reflects its competitive manufacturing capabilities and proven track record with NAVAIR and other military logistics organizations, including the Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Army TACOM. The underlying IDC framework provides the Department of Defense with a flexible procurement mechanism to issue task orders for GAU-21 system components on an as-needed basis, thereby supporting operational readiness across the fleet while maintaining supply chain efficiency with an established, qualified vendor.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N0001925F1016?
N0001925F1016 was awarded to FN Herstal S.A. by Naval Air Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on August 10, 2025.
How much is contract N0001925F1016 worth?
The government has obligated $142,076 on N0001925F1016.
Is contract N0001925F1016 an order under another contract?
Yes. N0001925F1016 is a delivery order under N0001925D0023, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract N0001925F1016 competed?
The extent of competition for N0001925F1016 was not competed.
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