HQ014719C0005

Nov 2022: Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. (NGSC), Chandler, Arizona, is being awarded a $10,542,244 modification to a previously awarded contract (HQ0147-19-C-0005) to exercise a Static Fire Castor IV-B test. The value of this contract is increased from $343,945,282 to $354,487,526. Under this modification, the contractor will perform pre-test analysis to predict standard motor performance parameters such as pressures, temperatures, thrust, and thrust vector control. NGSC will also design and fabricate the test tooling, incorporate instrumentation, conduct a test readiness review, conduct the test, and provide a final report detailing the motor performance. The motor used will be a Castor IV-B rocket motor, which is owned and produced by Northrop Grumman. The work will be performed in Chandler, Arizona; and Promontory, Utah. The performance period is from November 2022 through February 2024. Fiscal 2023 research, development, test and evaluations funds will be used on this effort; however, no funds are being obligated at this time. A sources sought notification was posted on SAM.gov and only one response was received. The Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

Mar 2023: Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. (NGSC), Chandler, Arizona, is being issued a $153,000,000 not-to-exceed undefinitized contract action to previously awarded contract HQ0147-19-C-0005 to support the development and production of five subscale MBRV-11 vehicles (Modified Ballistic Re-Entry Vehicle-11).  The value of this contract is increased from $353,788,276 to $506,788,276. Under this modification, the contractor will procure, manufacture, and assemble hardware and perform required testing.  NGSC will also support launch vehicle integration, launch execution, and pre- and post-flight activities.  The work will be performed in Chandler, Arizona; and Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.  The performance period is from March 2023 through September 2027.  Fiscal 2023 research, development, test and evaluations funds will be used on this effort; the initial funding amount is $6,057,000.  A request for information was posted on SAM.gov and three responses were received. The three responses were evaluated during market research and only one source was identified as able to fulfill the agency's requirement. The Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.