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HQ0854-21-F-0029: $120.6M Missile Defense Agency Award to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
He purpose of the swdc de task order is to maintain, sustain, and develop the ballistic missile defense international simulation (bmd i-sim), missile defense space warning tool (mdst) and threat modeling center (tmc) production software. Contracting activity: MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA). Estimated completion: 2026-05-15.
$120.6M contract action / $306.9M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2026-05-15 completion / HQ0854 MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | HQ0854-21-F-0029 (unhyphenated: HQ085421F0029) · Parent Vehicle: HQ0147-18-D-0005 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
$NOC
(Alabama)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $1.4B obligated across 31 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $120,551,510 ($120.6M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $306,855,757 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $120,551,510 (signed 2021-03-05, latest FPDS action 2026-06-03) · 5 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $24,965,246 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Missile Defense Agency |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | HQ0854: MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC23 (National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Experimental Development) · NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Alabama |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-05-15 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract HQ085421F0029)
He purpose of the swdc de task order is to maintain, sustain, and develop the ballistic missile defense international simulation (bmd i-sim), missile defense space warning tool (mdst) and threat modeling center (tmc) production software
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 2026-05-15
- Requirement Scope: He purpose of the swdc de task order is to maintain, sustain, and develop the ballistic missile defense international simulation (bmd i-sim), missile defense space warning tool (mdst) and threat modeling center (tmc) production software
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC23 (National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Experimental Development)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract HQ0854-21-F-0029 when contacting Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: HQ0854 (MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA))
- Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
- FOIA Jurisdiction: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil)
- 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 HQ0854-21-F-0029 (5 shown, $25.0M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HQ014718F0021 | $13.2M | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | 2018-03-03 / 2026-01-15 | 2026-03-04 | Gf::ot::igf the scope of work for this award will include operation of the missile defense space warning tool (mdst) to satisfy the warfighter demand for high fidelity early warning (ew) training to include real-world operational ballistic ... |
| HQ014718F0019 | $6.2M | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | 2018-03-03 / 2025-08-14 | 2026-03-04 | Ic labor for positioning, navigation and timing resiliency enhancements |
| HQ014718F0009 | $3.3M | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | 2018-03-05 / 2026-06-03 | 2026-03-04 | Igf::ot::igf the scope of work for this award will include contractor provided program management services to enable planning, controlling, directing, monitoring, reporting, and managing in a manner consistent with sow requirements. |
| HQ014718F0022 | $3.0M | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | 2018-03-02 / 2026-06-03 | 2026-05-15 | Igf::ot::igf contract. the primary purpose of this task order is to identify and operationalize overhead persistent infrared (opir) and other sensor exploitation capabilities which provide early intercept opportunities and increase raid ... |
| HQ014718F0002 | -$698K | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | 2018-03-05 / 2026-03-30 | 2021-08-30 | The purpose of the swdc de task order is to maintain, sustain, and develop the ballistic missile defense international simulation (bmd i-sim), missile defense space warning tool (mdst), and threat modeling center (tmc) production software ... |
Disclosed Tier-2 Sub-Awards & Component Suppliers (FSRS / USAspending)
No FSRS sub-award filings have posted specifically under HQ0854-21-F-0029 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 HQ0854 (MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA))
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | HQ0854-26-C-E002 | - | $29.8M | - | Chugach Pacific Services wins $29.8M contract. Missile Defense Agency $2.1M obligated now small business. |
| 2026-03-20 | HQ0854-22-D-0001 | Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory | $414.0M | Nov 22, 2031 | Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory gets $414.0M modification for technical and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency... |
| 2026-02-19 | HQ0854-26-D-E002 | Gray Analytics | $59.5M | Oct 18, 2027 | Gray Analytics wins $59.5M contract for an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum amount of $59,525,000. Missile De... |
| 2026-02-11 | HQ0854-26-D-E004 | PeopleTec | $48.1M | - | PeopleTec wins $48.10M contract for a single award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. MDA $450K 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.
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