Purchase Order N0038326PPA18

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, a Marine Systems Division subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order by the Naval Supply Systems Command on November 4, 2025, for the manufacture of an actuator assembly for a Cartridge-Actuated Recovery Operations (CARO) system. The contract ceiling value is $18,283.00, with an ultimate completion date of November 3, 2027. The work will be performed in Sykesville, Maryland. No set-aside designation was used for this procurement, reflecting Northrop Grumman's status as an established large prime contractor with demonstrated capabilities in providing critical electronic and mechanical assemblies for naval platforms.

This purchase order supports the U.S. Navy's operational readiness by procuring specialized actuator components essential for advanced recovery control systems used on naval assets. The award is consistent with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation's established role as a key supplier to Naval Supply Systems Command, which has historically awarded the company numerous contracts for electronic components, power systems, and control assemblies. The company maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Vehicle agreements with the Naval Supply Systems Command and Naval Air Warfare Center, facilitating rapid fulfillment of spare parts and components critical to fleet sustainment and the technological readiness of U.S. Navy platforms.