Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System/Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Alternative Warhead

The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System/Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Alternative Warhead (GMLRS/GMLRS AW) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office Missiles and Space under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This surface-to-surface precision rocket system provides long-range artillery capabilities to U.S. military forces and allies. The program encompasses development, production, and sustainment of guided rockets, launch systems, and associated support equipment, including both the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) platforms.

Contract awards under this program typically range from small purchases of specialized components ($15,000-$500,000) to large-scale production contracts exceeding $1 billion, with performance periods spanning 2-5 years. Lockheed Martin Corporation, primarily through its Missiles and Fire Control division, serves as the dominant prime contractor for major production and support contracts, while companies like Testek LLC, Mission Critical Solutions, and Flick Packaging frequently win smaller contracts for specialized equipment and materials. Key subcontractors include Honeywell International, Aerojet Rocketdyne, BAE Systems, and various precision manufacturing firms. The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal and the Naval Air Systems Command are the primary contracting agencies. While most contracts are awarded without set-aside designations, some smaller component and support contracts utilize small business set-asides. Primary places of performance include Grand Prairie, Texas; Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania; and Red River Army Depot, Texas.