The B-2A Spirit Stealth Bomber program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway by the U.S. Department of Defense. The program encompasses the acquisition, sustainment, and modernization of the B-2A strategic bomber fleet through various hardware, software, and support service contracts. The scope includes programmed depot maintenance, performance-based logistics, software sustainment, engineering services, and procurement of specialized components and test equipment.
Contract awards range from small purchases of spare parts valued at a few thousand dollars to major system upgrades worth over $100 million, with performance periods typically spanning 1-5 years. Notable contractors include Crystal Group, Inc. for Adaptable Communications Suite (ACS) components, and Integrated Data Services, LLC for software systems. The program is primarily funded through the Air Force Materiel Command's Aeronautical Systems Center and Life Cycle Management Center. While most contracts are unrestricted, some information technology and support services are procured through 8(a) Small Business set-asides. Major contract types include firm-fixed-price for hardware procurement and cost-plus-incentive-fee for development efforts. Key deliverables include radar components, communications systems, structural supports, test equipment, and software sustainment services, with larger contracts often incorporating performance-based logistics and depot maintenance requirements.
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