Several companies, including Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., American Rheinmetall Vehicles LLC, General Dynamics Land Systems Inc., Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., and National Industries for the Blind, have recently been awarded significant contracts by various branches of the U.S. Army. These contracts encompass the procurement of non-standard ammunition, design and testing of Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicles, prototype development for Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, and production of Bandoleer ammunition pouches. The completion dates for these contracts range from 2023 to 2027.
Key Points:
- Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. was awarded a $12,687,687 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of non-standard ammunition, with the contract completion expected by December 2024.
- Both American Rheinmetall Vehicles LLC and General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. were awarded contracts exceeding $700 million each for the design and testing of Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicles, with work to be completed by December 2027.
- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. received a contract modification for $14,538,243 to continue the development of the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, with a projected completion date in June 2023.
- National Industries for the Blind was granted a $10,563,750 contract to produce Bandoleer ammunition pouches over a three-year period, ending in June 2026.
