B61 Mod 12 Life Extension Program Tailkit Assembly

The B61 Mod 12 Life Extension Program Tailkit Assembly (B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program that falls under Acquisition Category IC and utilizes the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This program focuses on the development and maintenance of tailkit assemblies for the B61-12 nuclear weapon system modernization effort. The program represents a critical component of the nation's strategic nuclear deterrence capabilities, specifically enabling digital and guided capabilities for legacy and dual-capable aircraft.

Recent federal contract awards under this program have ranged from approximately $836,000 to $1.2 million, with performance periods spanning from 18 to 27 months. The contracts primarily cover engineering support services, repair, maintenance, and technical program management for the B61-12 tailkit assemblies and associated equipment. Key contractors include Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory and The Boeing Company, with Boeing performing work in St. Louis, Missouri. The Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center serves as the contracting authority, utilizing both cost-plus-fixed-fee and time-and-materials contract types. None of the reviewed contracts utilized set-aside designations, suggesting full and open competition for these requirements.