Joint Direct Attack Munition

The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed by the Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category of IC. The program provides precision guidance kits that convert unguided free-fall bombs into all-weather "smart" munitions, significantly enhancing their accuracy and effectiveness. JDAM represents a critical capability for U.S. military aviation platforms and has been extensively supplied to allied nations through Foreign Military Sales arrangements.

Contract awards for the JDAM program are primarily issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Eglin Air Force Base and the Ogden Air Logistics Complex. The Boeing Company serves as the primary prime contractor, receiving both firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery orders ranging from several thousand dollars for spare parts to over $880 million for large-scale production runs. Contract durations typically span 1-5 years, with work predominantly performed in St. Louis, Missouri. Regular subcontractors include BAE Systems, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, and Collins Aerospace providing avionics and aerospace components. The program features minimal use of set-aside designations, reflecting its reliance on established defense industrial base manufacturers. Notable contract activities include production of tail kits, integration services for various aircraft platforms, technical support, and procurement of spare parts for both U.S. forces and international partners.