B61 Mod 12 Life Extension Program Tailkit Assembly
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 468
- Short name
- B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 2
- Contract obligations
- $1,893,419 Since fiscal year 2021
- More information
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $336,473 |
| FY2023 | $756,350 |
| FY2022 | $448,551 |
| FY2021 | $352,045 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $1,057,011 | |
| 2 | Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory | $836,408 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering support for the B61-12 tailkits | $836,408 | |
| This requirement is for repair and maintenance of the B61-12 tail kit assembly variant and equipment, and technical… | $1,057,011 |
About this program
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.
Quick answers
What is B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA?
B61 Mod 12 Life Extension Program Tailkit Assembly (B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA obligated on contracts?
2 contract awards are coded to B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA, and their actions have obligated $1,893,419 since fiscal year 2021.
Who are the top contractors on B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA?
The contractors obligated the most on B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA contracts are The Boeing Company ($1,057,011) and Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory ($836,408).
What is the latest contract award for B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA?
The latest contract award coded to B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA is FA820423F0022, awarded to Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory on October 1, 2023.
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