Contract award date changed for EXX-TACAMO weapon system

The contract award announcement for the Navy's future EXX-TACAMO aircraft system has been moved back a month -- from September 2024 to October 2024, according to an amended draft request for proposals published today.

The release of the RFP from Naval Air Systems Command will take place in September instead of August. Development proposals are still due in January 2024.

The notice amends information related to “the PMA-271 “take charge and move out” (TACAMO) recapitalization program (E-XX) effort,” according to the announcement.

The draft RFP is focused on engineering and manufacturing development efforts within the E-XX TACAMO program.

E-XX TACAMO is the system that links secure communications between U.S. leaders and operators at strategic nuclear weapons delivery systems in times of crisis.

The Navy is asking for $213.7 million for research and development funding in FY-24 for E-XX TACAMO. The Navy expects to buy three aircraft in FY-27 and six more in FY-28.