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FA8228-24-C-0003: $1.9M Department of the Air Force Award to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

F-35 connection.. Contracting activity: FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE. Estimated completion: 2026-11-19.

$1.9M contract action / $2.6M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2026-11-19 completion / FA8228 FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	FA8228-24-C-0003 (unhyphenated: FA822824C0003)
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation $NOC (Maryland) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $1.1B obligated across 665 contracts
Obligated Amount	$1,893,592 ($1.9M)
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $2,597,935
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $1,893,592 (signed 2023-11-20, latest FPDS action 2025-11-12)
Awarding Branch / Agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	FA8228: FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE
Competition & Contract Structure	SOLE-SOURCE · Definitive Contract / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC DB01 (It And Telecom - High Performance Computing (Hpc) Support Services (Labor)) · NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: Maryland
Estimated Completion Date	2026-11-19
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA822824C0003)

F-35 connection.

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-11-19
Requirement Scope: F-35 connection.
Federal Supply Class: PSC DB01 (It And Telecom - High Performance Computing (Hpc) Support Services (Labor))
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8228-24-C-0003 when contacting Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: FA8228 (FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE)
Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.

Disclosed Tier-2 Sub-Awards & Component Suppliers (FSRS / USAspending)

No FSRS sub-award filings have posted specifically under FA8228-24-C-0003 yet (primes report sub-awards >=$30,000 the month after subcontract execution under FAR 52.204-10). Below are active disclosed Tier-2 suppliers and sub-awards executed by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation across its defense prime contracts:

Tier-2 Subcontractor / Supplier	Sub-Award Amount	Action Date	Prime Contract	Component / Scope Description
L3harris Technologies, Inc. $LHX	$5.0B	2023-12-07	N00383-23-F-S531 (Prime Network ($NOC))	ELECT BOXES/ENCLOSRE
Spirit Aerosystems Inc $SPR	$128.0M	2026-05-14	FA8650-21-C-1001 (Prime Network ($NOC))	B-21 Raider Long-Range Strike Bomber LRIP composite fuselage & structural assemblies
L3harris Interstate Electronics Corporation $LHX	$102.2M	2026-02-26	W15QKN-13-C-0074 (Prime Network ($NOC))	ENGINEERING SERVICES
Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT	$72.3M	2026-01-12	N00383-25-F-S523 (Prime Network ($NOC))	SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING
Raytheon Company $RTX	$40.8M	2024-03-06	FA8578-23-F-0001 (Prime Network ($NOC))	SERVICES
Mercury Systems Inc $MRCY	$38.6M	2026-03-21	W31P4Q-23-C-0044 (Prime Network ($NOC))	Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) & AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR radar ruggedized RF conversion & OpenVPX processing blades
Raytheon Company $RTX	$30.7M	2026-01-21	FA8690-24-C-B001 (Prime Network ($NOC))	AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING
Ttm Technologies Inc $TTMI	$29.5M	2026-02-14	FA8819-24-C-0002 (Prime Network ($NOC))	SDA Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Tranche 2 Transport & Tracking Layer space-qualified RF PCB assemblies
Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT	$28.7M	2024-09-16	N00383-24-F-BH00 (Prime Network ($NOC))	SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING
Lockheed Martin Corp $LMT	$26.0M	2025-12-22	FA8219-20-C-0006 (Prime Network ($NOC))	TECHNICAL SERVICES

Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8228 (FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE)

Date	Contract (PIID)	Prime Contractor	Amount	Completion	Scope Summary
2026-08-06	FA8228-26-C-0007	Shipcom Federal Solutions	$9.3M	Aug 5, 2028	Shipcom Federal Solutions wins $9.3M contract for eight artificial intelligence test program sets. Air Force Sustainment Center $9.3M obliga...
2025-09-18	FA8228-25-C-0005	STS Systems Defense	$21.6M	Apr 26, 2027	STS Systems Defense wins $21.6M contract for building of two new paint booths and associated equipment used for the F-35 aircraft. Air Force...

Other Recent Department of War Awards to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Date	Contract (PIID)	Branch	Amount	Completion	Scope Summary
2026-06-01	N00019-26-C-0111	Navy	$61.3M	Feb 28, 2030	Northrop Grumman Corp., Northrop Grumman Missions Systems wins $61.3M contract. Naval Air Systems Command $61.3M obligated now.

4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)

Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.

Free DIY 5 U.S.C. 552 Generator ($0 Cost)

Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for FA8228-24-C-0003

Routed to Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) · Official Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Open Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Date: 2026-10-28
To: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC)
Portal: https://www.foia.af.mil/
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request (5 U.S.C. 552) - Contract FA8228-24-C-0003

Dear FOIA Officer:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, and 32 CFR Part 286, I respectfully request electronic PDF copies of the following records for Contract FA8228-24-C-0003, awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (2025-11-12) in the amount of $1,893,592 by FA8222  AFSC OL H PZIE:

1. The unclassified Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), or System Specification;
2. The Section B Schedule of Supplies or Services (CLIN descriptions, quantities, and total contract ceiling); and
3. The Sole-Source Justification and Approval (J&A) executed under FAR 6.303 / 10 U.S.C. 3204.

Scope & Expedited Administrative Processing:
To streamline review and avoid third-party Reverse-FOIA delays under Executive Order 12600, this request seeks only unclassified, releasable contract sections and total CLIN ceilings. You may exclude proprietary contractor unit-cost build-ups, indirect rate tables (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)), and export-controlled technical drawings (10 U.S.C. 130).

Fee & Delivery Instructions:
Please deliver responsive records electronically in PDF format to the email address below. Please notify me in advance if estimated search and review fees will exceed $25.00.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Title / Organization]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]

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