BACN Payload Extension

The individual Justification & Approval (J&A) is for the extension of the period of performance for the existing Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract FA8726-09-C-0010 with Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corp. This contracting action will extend the period of performance by twelve months beyond the current period of performance's termination date, 23 January 2017. Northrop Grumman will operate and maintain the payloads for four (4) E-11A and three (3) EQ-4B aircraft systems. The contract entails maintaining the BACN payloads, payload "A" kit (payload installed in aircraft) and "B" kits (equipment to include rack assemblies needed for installation in aircraft) and payload operating ground stations for all aircraft. The contract includes continued payload maintenance, periodic software upgrades and providing spares/repair parts for the payload, payload ground stations, and all other ancillary equipment required. Work will take place at multiple undeveloped US Military facilities overseas. It also involves work with cryptographic equipment. Maintenance of the EQ-4B and E-11A aircraft platforms will be accomplished under separate contracts. This effort is intended to prevent a break in service until the successor contract with additional sites can be executed.