Northrop wins $3.6 billion BACN support contract

By Sara Sirota / January 22, 2021 at 11:52 AM

The Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $3.6 billion contract for Battlefield Airborne Communications Node research, operations and sustainment, according to a Defense Department notice released Thursday.

Under the indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity vehicle, Northrop will develop payloads for the BACN capability, as well as associated ground stations, support equipment and system integration laboratories.

This work will occur in San Diego and overseas locations until January 2026. The Air Force has obligated $23.7 million for the initial task order using fiscal year 2021 operation and maintenance funds.

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