UGM-96 TRIDENT MISSILE

The UGM-96 TRIDENT Missile Program represents a major Department of Defense acquisition program focused on the development, production, and sustainment of submarine-launched ballistic missile systems. Operating under the oversight of the Naval Strategic Systems Programs (NavSSP), this program encompasses the full lifecycle management of the Trident missile system, including research and development, testing, production, maintenance, and operational support. The program's scope includes missile components, guidance systems, launch systems, and associated training equipment.

The contract awards associated with this program range from approximately $50,000 to over $600 million, with typical performance periods spanning 1-3 years. Primary contractors include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Interstate Electronics Corporation, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, and BAE Systems. The contracts predominantly utilize Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Cost Plus Incentive pricing structures, with no set-aside designations. Major places of performance include Sunnyvale, California; Anaheim, California; Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The work encompasses engineering technical services, maintenance and repair of equipment, missile system components, and research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) activities. Primary funding comes through the Department of the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, with contracts typically structured as definitive contracts rather than delivery orders.