U.S. Air Force Modifies Infrared Countermeasures Contract

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Illinois, has been awarded a $105,291,836 modification (P00169) to the previously awarded contract FA8625-12-C-6598. Contractor will provide Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) equipment and support in the calendar year 2015 base hardware buy. Work will be performed at Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and is expected to be complete by April 29, 2017. The majority of the acquisition supports Air Force aircraft needs; however, this contract also acquires some foreign military sales LAIRCM acquisitions. Fiscal 2013, 2014 and 2015 aircraft procurement, National Guard, Navy and overseas contingency operations funds in the amount of $105,291,836 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.