Crew Served Weapon Mounting Systems 2012-2017

The Crew Served Weapon Mounting Systems Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, awarded by the U.S. Navy in September 2012, focuses on providing specialized mounting systems for crew-served weapons used in military aircraft. The contract supports critical mounting infrastructure for weapons such as 50-caliber GAU-16/XM-218, GAU-21, 7.62-caliber M-240D, and GAU-17/A Machine Guns. These mounting systems are designed to integrate weapon systems into various military aircraft platforms, enabling precise and secure weapon placement for operational missions.

The task orders under this IDIQ predominantly involve aircraft-specific weapon mounting components for platforms like the UH-1Y helicopter and V-22 tiltrotor aircraft. Most task orders are set aside for small businesses, with typical contract values ranging from $25,000 to $388,640 and completion dates spanning several months to a few years. The delivery orders consistently feature firm fixed-price contracts and focus on specific assemblies such as gun mount adapters, base/arm assemblies, carriage/cradle systems, and ammunition support systems. The U.S. Navy appears to be the primary funding agency, with task orders consistently targeting military aviation weapon integration requirements. The contract's shared ceiling of $10 million indicates a focused, specialized acquisition strategy for critical military hardware.