Fuze Assembly

This contract is a sole-source, firm-fixed price production agreement awarded to Boeing Guidance and Repair Center (BGRC) to manufacture Fuze Assemblies for the Air Launch Cruise Missile (ALCM) program, ensuring operational capability beyond 2030. The Fuze Assembly is a mechanically operated G-force switch containing three integrated sensors that trigger the Warhead Arming Device upon impact. Production will occur exclusively at BGRC’s facility in Heath, Ohio, under strict environmental controls for particulate, humidity, and temperature to meet nuclear certification requirements, including compliance with the Nuclear Certification Impact Statement and the Master Nuclear Certification Listing. The contract spans an 18-month period from July 2025 through December 2026, with no option periods, indicating it serves as the final production run of this component. No data rights, technical documentation, or intellectual property will be transferred to the government; BGRC retains full ownership of proprietary designs and processes developed over eight years of continuous production. The government’s inability to transition production to another vendor stems from BGRC’s unique qualifications, irreplaceable facility investments, and the technical and schedule risks associated with developing a new source, justifying the use of FAR 6.302-1. All delivered units must be marked with an Item Unique Identification (IUID) per MIL-STD-130, and production must adhere to AS9100 and ISO quality management systems. The government retains final inspection and acceptance authority, with oversight supported by DCAA audits, while invoicing and payment processes follow standard DoD financial systems. The contract value is not disclosed, nor are specific quantities or unit prices listed, but funding is linked to DoD appropriation code 3020. The procurement was conducted without competition, based on the unavailability of other qualified sources and the critical need to maintain the ALCM weapon system.