Contract facts
NONEBATTLEFIELD AIRBORNE COMMUNICATIONS NODE (BACN) PAYLOAD OPERATIONS AND SUSTAINMENT is a federal NONE award for Fa8726 Aflcmc Hnk C3in held by Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. Estimated value $398.6M ($-22,187,259 obligated). Current period of performance ends Jun 12, 2023. Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: SAN DIEGO, CA.
BATTLEFIELD AIRBORNE COMMUNICATIONS NODE (BACN) PAYLOAD OPERATIONS AND SUSTAINMENT
Recompete timing
PublicCurrent PoP ended Jun 12, 2023 (1175 days ago). The usual 12–18 month agency planning window is closed — recompete action looks late / overdue relative to a normal cycle. Watch for bridge orders, follow-ons, or a new solicitation.
Incumbent footprint
Public recordNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp — $31.5M obligated across 69 awards (firm-wide, all agencies).
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract FA872618C0005?
FA872618C0005 (BACN communications operations and) is a Fa8726 Aflcmc Hnk C3in award with an estimated value of $398.6M, currently held by Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.
What is FA8726-18-C-0005?
FA8726-18-C-0005 is the dashed form of PIID FA872618C0005 (BACN communications operations and), held by Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.
Which office awarded FA872618C0005?
Fa8726 Aflcmc Hnk C3in awarded FA872618C0005 to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.
Who is the incumbent on FA872618C0005?
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp is the incumbent with $31.5M across 69 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Jun 12, 2023.
When does Northrop Grumman Systems Corp’s FA872618C0005 come up for recompete?
SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Jun 12, 2023. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.
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