Minuteman III Guidance Replacement Program (GRP)
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 302
- Short name
- MINUTEMAN III GRP
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT ID
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 48
- Contract obligations
- $635,680,642 Since fiscal year 1998
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,796 |
| FY2024 | $1,791,068 |
| FY2019 | -$99,417 |
| FY2017 | $775,500 |
| FY2016 | -$6,868,150 |
| FY2015 | -$2,544,584 |
| FY2014 | -$4,046,731 |
| FY2013 | $7,773,653 |
| FY2012 | $284,029,931 |
| FY2011 | $90,918,366 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $333,407,260 | |
| 2 | The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. | $241,294,192 | |
| 3 | TRW Inc. | $41,595,638 | |
| 4 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $9,066,624 | |
| 5 | Northrop Grumman Information Technology Inc. | $3,715,069 | |
| 6 | Textron Systems Corporation | $3,663,047 | |
| 7 | Xenonics, Inc. | $1,939,593 | |
| 8 | Eaglepicher Technologies LLC | $1,559,260 | |
| 9 | Fisica Applied Technologies, Inc. | $110,325 | |
| 10 | Microgate Corporation | $74,613 |
10 of 23 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
Show all 48
About this program
The Minuteman III Guidance Replacement Program (GRP) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) focused on maintaining and upgrading guidance systems for the LGM-30 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile system. Operating under Acquisition Category ID and following the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, this program encompasses comprehensive guidance system sustainment, including repair, replacement, and modernization of critical navigation and control components. The program represents a crucial element in maintaining the reliability and accuracy of the U.S. nuclear deterrent force.
Contract awards under this program range from small purchases of test equipment and electronic components ($7,275-$110,325) to major guidance system repair and replacement efforts exceeding $236 million. The Department of the Navy Strategic Systems Programs and Air Force organizations are the primary contracting authorities. Key contractors include The Boeing Company, The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., with work primarily performed in Newark, Ohio. Typical contract vehicles include both firm-fixed-price and cost-plus arrangements (fixed fee and award fee), with performance periods ranging from several months to multiple years. The majority of contracts are awarded without set-aside designations, though some smaller procurements utilize Total Small Business set-asides. Deliverables include guidance system repairs, technical services, research and development, test equipment, and various support systems such as alignment test sets and data conversion services.
Quick answers
What is MINUTEMAN III GRP?
Minuteman III Guidance Replacement Program (GRP) (MINUTEMAN III GRP) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT ID. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has MINUTEMAN III GRP obligated on contracts?
48 contract awards are coded to MINUTEMAN III GRP, and their actions have obligated $635,680,642 since fiscal year 1998.
Who are the top contractors on MINUTEMAN III GRP?
The contractors obligated the most on MINUTEMAN III GRP contracts are The Boeing Company ($333,407,260), The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. ($241,294,192) and TRW Inc. ($41,595,638).
How much did MINUTEMAN III GRP obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to MINUTEMAN III GRP obligated $1,796 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for MINUTEMAN III GRP?
The latest contract award coded to MINUTEMAN III GRP is N0003014G0050-0003, awarded to The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. on April 4, 2015.
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