B-1 Bomber

The B-1 Bomber program represents a major Department of Defense aircraft acquisition initiative identified by program number ABH. This fixed-wing aircraft program encompasses the procurement, maintenance, and modernization of the B-1 strategic bomber platform. The program's scope includes both airframe components and associated electronic systems, reflecting the complex nature of modern military aircraft procurement.

Contract awards for the B-1 program range from relatively modest amounts of $30,000-$100,000 for specific technical services to major acquisitions exceeding $70 million for airframe and systems work. The Boeing Company and McDonnell Douglas Corporation appear as primary contractors for large airframe-related contracts, while AIL Systems Inc. has provided communications equipment. Most contracts are structured as Firm Fixed Price arrangements, implemented through both Definitive Contracts and Delivery Orders. The work is primarily performed in California locations including Long Beach and Seal Beach, with some electronic systems work conducted in New York. The majority of contracts show no set-aside designations, with only one instance of a Total Small Business set-aside noted. The United States Air Force, particularly through Warner Robbins Air Logistics Center and various Air Force Systems Command offices, serves as the primary contracting authority, with contract periods typically ranging from several months to multiple years.