Paladin Integrated Management

The Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the U.S. Army under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program focuses on the modernization and sustainment of the M109 Family of Vehicles, particularly the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier. With an Acquisition Category of IC, this program represents a significant investment in ground combat systems modernization, as evidenced by major production contracts exceeding $2.8 billion.

The contract awards associated with this program primarily involve technical support services, component repairs, and systems production. BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. serves as the primary vehicle production contractor, while Cummins Inc. provides significant support for V903 engine maintenance and field service representatives across multiple facilities including York, PA, and Elgin, OK. Other key contractors include Honeywell International Inc. for Dynamic Reference Unit Hybrid (DRUH) systems and Sechan Electronics Inc. for electronic components. Contract values range from small purchase orders of approximately $1,600 to major production contracts exceeding $2.8 billion, with performance periods typically spanning 12-24 months. The Department of the Army Materiel Command, specifically the TACOM Life Cycle Management Command and Army Contracting Command-Warren, serves as the primary contracting authority. Notably, none of the reviewed contracts utilized small business set-aside designations.