Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 480
- Short name
- CROWS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 2
- Contract obligations
- $441,271 Since fiscal year 2023
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $194,346 |
| FY2023 | $246,925 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HF Fabrication LLC | $441,271 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Crows bustle rack to support stryker family of vehicles | $194,346 | |
| Common remotely operated weapon station (CROWS) bustle racks for stryker family of vehicles. | $246,925 |
About this program
The Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed under Acquisition Category IC through the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This defense program, identified by Department of Defense Program Number 480, represents a significant weapons system acquisition initiative focused on remote weapons operation capabilities. The program operates as a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP), indicating its strategic importance and substantial resource allocation within the Department of Defense acquisition portfolio.
Recent contract activity includes a $246,925 Firm Fixed Price delivery order awarded to HF Fabrication LLC, a small business and service-disabled veteran-owned manufacturer, for CROWS bustle racks supporting the Stryker family of vehicles. This order falls under a larger $1.7 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract spanning five years. The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command serves as the contracting authority, with work being performed in Phoenix, Arizona. While this particular award did not utilize a set-aside designation, it demonstrates the program's engagement with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The contract maintains a defined completion timeline of August 2024, with production and manufacturing responsibilities residing with HF Fabrication as the prime contractor.
Quick answers
What is CROWS?
Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. 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 CROWS obligated on contracts?
2 contract awards are coded to CROWS, and their actions have obligated $441,271 since fiscal year 2023.
Who are the top contractors on CROWS?
The contractor obligated the most on CROWS contracts is HF Fabrication LLC ($441,271).
What is the latest contract award for CROWS?
The latest contract award coded to CROWS is W912CH26F0243, awarded to HF Fabrication LLC on May 8, 2026.
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