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General Services Administration·Federal Acquisition Service

to NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION

defenseactive
ACTION DATE·SOURCEUSASPENDING·SOURCE IDCONT_AWD_47QFWA21F0007_4732_GS00Q14OADU325_4732
Award description

B1 RADAR SUSTAINING ENGINEERING SUPPORT

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In plain English

Sustaining engineering support for B-1 Lancer bomber radar systems to maintain operational capability.

Sub-sectors
radar-systemsmilitary-sustainmentaerospace-defense
Why this matters

B-1 radar modernization is critical to U.S. strategic bomber readiness and long-range strike capabilities.

Supply-chain signal

Indicates continued demand for advanced radar component suppliers and defense electronics manufacturers supporting Northrop Grumman's B-1 platform.

U.S.–China competition angle

B-1 radar upgrades enhance U.S. air superiority against advanced air defense systems, particularly relevant to potential Pacific theater operations.

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Period of performance
Start
2021-02-12
End
2026-08-27
Status
activein 104 days
Sources

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