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B-1 Radar Engineering Support Program for the B-1B AN/APQ-164 Offensive Radar

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FA813826DB001Federal

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The B-1 Radar Engineering Support Program for the B-1B AN/APQ-164 Offensive Radar is a sole source award issued to Northrop Grumman under a Firm Fixed Price contract, with no competitive bidding process. Northrop Grumman is recognized as the sole vendor with the unique capability to perform sustaining engineering for the AN/APQ-164 radar system, ensuring mission continuity without duplication of effort or unnecessary cost. The contract was awarded by the Department of Defense, specifically through the FA8138 Aflcmc Wbk office located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, and performance is expected to take place in Virginia. The solicitation number is FA813826DB001, posted on July 20, 2026, and reflects a critical support function for maintaining the operational readiness of the B-1B fleet's offensive radar system.

General Info

Northrop Grumman awarded sole-source contract to sustain B-1B AN/APQ-164 radar system at Tinker AFB, Virginia.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8138 Aflcmc WbkView Agency

Contract Value

$76,594,768

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

VA, 22102, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIONView Profile

Award Issued Date

05/22/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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BRASS+II+Approved+JA+Redacted.pdf

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PostedJul 20

Award Notice

AwardedMay 22

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8138 Aflcmc Wbk

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

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Department Of Defense → FA8138 Aflcmc Wbk

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Office AddressTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

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This contract was not awarded competitively and was awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract. Northrop Grumman (NG) is the only vendor capable of performing sustaining engineering for the B1 AN/APQ 164 Offensive Radar. NG is the only contractor capable of meeting the requirement without a duplication of effort and cost. NG was identified as the only awardee for a sole source award.

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