FA821924C0001
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
MK21A re-entry vehicle - Engineering And Manufacturing Development (EMD) early Production And Deployment (P&D). The MK21A Reentry Vehicle (RV) program includes the design, development, production, and deployment of an integrated RV capable of delivering the W87-1 nuclear warhead for the sentinel (GBSD) weapon system. Work encompasses engineering, manufacturing, and design to provide a low technical risk and affordable RV, including qualification testing, prototype structural components, radar range simulator calibration, high G shock and vibration testing, thermal chamber testing, accelerometer and transducer assemblies, heatshield and antenna housing fabrication, printed wiring boards, and software development. Additional tasks involve non-recurring engineering, program management, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
PSC
Place of Performance
King Of Prussia, PA 19406 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Incentive Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Est. Average FTE
1234
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 04/26/29 to 09/29/32 and the Potential Award value has increased 87% from $1,087,477,961 to $2,034,341,621.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has a DOD Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has a DOD Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Lockheed Martin was awarded
Definitive Contract FA821924C0001 (FA8219-24-C-0001)
for MK21A EMD/P&D RV Program
worth up to $2,034,341,621
by the Department of the Air Force
in October 2023.
The contract
has a duration of 9 years and
was awarded
through solicitation Mk21A Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and Production & Deployment (P&D)
full & open
with
NAICS 541330 and
PSC AC24
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $834,992,358 and funded backlog of $834,992,358.
DOD Announcements
Oct 2023:
Lockheed Martin Corp., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $996,215,214 contract for the MK21A Reentry Vehicle (RV) program. This contract provides for conducting engineering, manufacturing, and design to provide a low technical risk and affordable RV for Sentinel. Work will be performed in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and other various locations, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 20, 2039. This contract is a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $26,612,031 are being obligated at time of award. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8219-24-C-0001).
Nov 2025: Lockheed Martin Corp., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has been awarded $453,960,636 modification (P00032) to previously awarded FA8219-24-C-0001 for the Mk21A Reentry Vehicle. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $1,482,875,038 from $1,028,914,402. Work will be performed at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and is expected to be completed by September 29, 2032. No funds are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity.
Nov 2025: Lockheed Martin Corp., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has been awarded $453,960,636 modification (P00032) to previously awarded FA8219-24-C-0001 for the Mk21A Reentry Vehicle. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $1,482,875,038 from $1,028,914,402. Work will be performed at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and is expected to be completed by September 29, 2032. No funds are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 1/8/26
Period of Performance
10/27/23
Start Date
9/29/32
Current End Date
9/29/32
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$1.2B
Total Obligated
$2.0B
Current Award
$2.0B
Potential Award
$835.0M
Funded Backlog
$835.0M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
FA821924C0001
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for FA821924C0001
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for FA821924C0001
Transaction History
Modifications to FA821924C0001
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA821924C0001
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
DOD Comprehensive Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Defense Program
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
KFN4YJH98D51
Awardee CAGE
79272
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA8204 FA8204 AFNWC PZBG
Funding Office
F2DANX
Created By
acps5700_afmc_hill1
Last Modified By
afmc.hill@sa5700.afmc
Approved By
acps5700_afmc_hill1
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
Materials, Supplies, Articles & Equipment
Performance District
PA-05
Senators
Robert Casey
John Fetterman
John Fetterman
Representative
Mary Scanlon
Modified: 1/8/26