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FA8735-23-F-B011: $22.4M Department of the Air Force Award to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
Global aircrew strategic network terminal increment 2 (gasnti2), block 1 is a requirement for a nuclear hardened and survivable communication system to enable aircrew ing and communication.. Contracting activity: FA8735 NUCLEAR NTW DIV AFNWC PZHN. Estimated completion: 2026-01-20.
$22.4M contract action / $34.3M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2026-01-20 completion / FA8735 FA8735 NUCLEAR NTW DIV AFNWC PZHN
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8735-23-F-B011 (unhyphenated: FA873523FB011) · Parent Vehicle: FA8735-23-D-B004 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
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(Massachusetts)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $65.6M obligated across 343 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | $22,421,257 ($22.4M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $34,348,616 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $22,421,257 (signed 2023-09-11, latest FPDS action 2026-06-03) · 1 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $16,496,757 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8735: FA8735 NUCLEAR NTW DIV AFNWC PZHN |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 5810 (Communications Security Equipment And Components) · NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Massachusetts |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-01-20 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA873523FB011)
Global aircrew strategic network terminal increment 2 (gasnti2), block 1 is a requirement for a nuclear hardened and survivable communication system to enable aircrew ing and communication.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-01-20
- Requirement Scope: Global aircrew strategic network terminal increment 2 (gasnti2), block 1 is a requirement for a nuclear hardened and survivable communication system to enable aircrew ing and communication.
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 5810 (Communications Security Equipment And Components)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8735-23-F-B011 when contacting General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8735 (FA8735 NUCLEAR NTW DIV AFNWC PZHN)
- 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.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under FA8735-23-F-B011 (1 shown, $16.5M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA873526FB001 | $16.5M | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc | 2025-10-30 / 2026-05-01 | 2029-11-21 | This delivery order (do), fa8735-26-f-b001, is being issued in accordance with (iaw) the global aircrew strategic network terminal increment 2 (gasnti2), block 1 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (idiq), fa8735-23-d-b004. |
Disclosed Tier-2 Sub-Awards & Component Suppliers (FSRS / USAspending)
No FSRS sub-award filings have posted specifically under FA8735-23-F-B011 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 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc across its defense prime contracts:
| Tier-2 Subcontractor / Supplier | Sub-Award Amount | Action Date | Prime Contract | Component / Scope Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Ingalls Inc (Newport News) $HII | $645.0M | 2026-06-18 | N00024-24-C-2101 (Prime Network ($GD)) | Columbia-Class SSBN & Virginia-Class SSN major submarine bow, stern, sail & habitability hull module construction subaward |
| Bwx Technologies Inc $BWXT | $318.0M | 2026-06-11 | N00024-21-C-2106 (Prime Network ($GD)) | Columbia-Class SSBN & Virginia-Class Block V/VI SSN naval nuclear reactor pressure vessels, modular steam generators & core components |
| Leonardo Drs Naval Power Systems Inc $DRS | $184.5M | 2026-05-27 | N00024-21-C-2106 (Prime Network ($GD)) | Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN 826/827) integrated permanent-magnet electric drive propulsion motor & power electronics |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation $NOC | $157.1M | 2024-11-04 | N00024-17-C-2117 (Prime Network ($GD)) | SEE REMARKS |
| Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp $CW | $112.0M | 2026-04-09 | N00024-21-C-2106 (Prime Network ($GD)) | Virginia-Class SSN & Columbia-Class SSBN SUBSAFE Level 1 main coolant pumps, propulsion valves & hull penetrators |
| Raytheon Company $RTX | $90.4M | 2024-09-18 | W31P4Q-24-F-0225 (Prime Network ($GD)) | GOODS AND/OR SERVICES |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation $NOC | $71.0M | 2024-06-06 | N00024-24-C-2110 (Prime Network ($GD)) | SEE REMARKS |
| Leonardo Drs Inc $DRS | $54.2M | 2026-05-11 | W56HZV-23-C-0001 (Prime Network ($GD)) | M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 third-generation forward-looking infrared (3GEN FLIR) gunner & commander thermal sighting systems |
| Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc. $DCO | $18.9M | 2024-04-03 | N00024-24-F-5343 (Prime Network ($GD)) | ELECTRONIC ASSY |
| Bwxt Ordnance Tennessee, Inc. $BWXT | $16.9M | 2025-06-20 | W519TC-24-F-0161 (Prime Network ($GD)) | (BWXT ORDNANCE TENNESSEE, INC) MISCELLANEOUS M919 CARTRIDGE COMPONENTS |
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8735 (FA8735 NUCLEAR NTW DIV AFNWC PZHN)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | FA8735-21-D-0001 | Raytheon | $2.0B | Aug 9, 2031 | Raytheon gets $2.0B modification for Advanced Extremely High Frequency Terminal. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Strategic Communications D... |
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.
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