N0002425C5315
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
Mk 29 MOD 0/1 canisters with phs&T. This award is for the production of mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) mk 29 MOD 0 and MOD 1 canisters, supporting mk 41 VLS canister production requirements.
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55421 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Related Opportunity
N0002423R5324
Analysis Notes
Forecast Listed as the incumbent award in contract forecast VLS Steel Quad Canisters Production (MK 25) Competitive Follow-On .
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been shortened from 07/30/30 to 04/11/30 and the Potential Award value has increased 7% from $317,211,632 to $340,510,472.
FMS This contract was partially or fully funded by foreign funds as part of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) assistance program.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been shortened from 07/30/30 to 04/11/30 and the Potential Award value has increased 7% from $317,211,632 to $340,510,472.
FMS This contract was partially or fully funded by foreign funds as part of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) assistance program.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P was awarded
Definitive Contract N0002425C5315 (N00024-25-C-5315)
for Title: Production of MK 29 Mod 0/1 Canisters
worth up to $340,510,472
by Naval Sea Systems Command
in April 2025.
The contract
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded
full & open
with
NAICS 332999 and
PSC 1440
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 3 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $295,638,632.
DOD Announcements
May 2025:
BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Minneapolis, Minnesota, was awarded a $22,220,190 firm-fixed-price contract for MK 41 Vertical Launching System MK 29 Mod 0 and Mod 1 canister production MK 41 VLS canister production requirements. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $317,211,632. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. (52%); and the government of Japan (48%), under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Work will be performed in Aberdeen, South Dakota (90%); and Minneapolis, Minnesota (10%), and is expected to be completed by July 2026. If all options are exercised, work will continue through July 2030. Fiscal 2024 defense-wide procurement funds in the amount of $11,554,499 (52%); and FMS (Japan) funds in the amount of $10,665,691 (48%), will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the System for Award Management website, with three offers received. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-25-C-5315). (Awarded April 29, 2025)
Nov 2025: BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P, Minneapolis, Minnesota, was awarded a $23,298,840 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-25-C-5315) for MK 41 Vertical Launching System canister and ancillary equipment production. This action combines purchases for the Navy (48%); and the government of Japan (52%), under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Work will be performed in Aberdeen, South Dakota (90%); and Minneapolis, Minnesota (10%), and is expected to be completed by February 2028. FMS (Japan) funds in the amount of $12,080,880 (52%); and fiscal 2025 Defense-wide procurement funds in the amount of $11,217,960 (48%), will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. (Awarded Nov. 24, 2025)
Nov 2025: BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P, Minneapolis, Minnesota, was awarded a $23,298,840 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-25-C-5315) for MK 41 Vertical Launching System canister and ancillary equipment production. This action combines purchases for the Navy (48%); and the government of Japan (52%), under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Work will be performed in Aberdeen, South Dakota (90%); and Minneapolis, Minnesota (10%), and is expected to be completed by February 2028. FMS (Japan) funds in the amount of $12,080,880 (52%); and fiscal 2025 Defense-wide procurement funds in the amount of $11,217,960 (48%), will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. (Awarded Nov. 24, 2025)
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 11/24/25
Period of Performance
4/29/25
Start Date
4/11/30
Current End Date
4/11/30
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$44.9M
Total Obligated
$44.9M
Current Award
$340.5M
Potential Award
$0.0
Funded Backlog
$295.6M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
N0002425C5315
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to N0002425C5315
People
Suggested agency contacts for N0002425C5315
Competition
Number of Bidders
3
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
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
YNJNTZWVC3H6
Awardee CAGE
44114
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
N00024 NAVSEA HQ
Funding Office
N00024
Created By
michael.peduto@navy.mil
Last Modified By
michael.peduto@navy.mil
Approved By
michael.peduto@navy.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
Materials, Supplies, Articles & Equipment
Performance District
MN-05
Senators
Amy Klobuchar
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
Representative
Ilhan Omar
Modified: 11/24/25