Next-Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicle Modification

Agency

U.S. Space Force

Award ID

Next-Gen OPIR Polar

Ceiling value

$1.8B

Vehicle

Cost-plus-incentive-fee (modification)

Awarded

2024-10-23

Period of performance ends

2031-04-11

• CompanyNorthrop GrummanMajor American aerospace and defense prime contractor (B-21 bomber, space systems, advanced weapons).

• ProgramProliferated Warfighter Space ArchitectureSDA's tranche-based proliferated-LEO architecture for missile warning/tracking and resilient space-domain awareness.

What is the Next-Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicle Modification contract?

A $1.8B contract modification to Northrop Grumman to build and launch the first two polar space vehicles under the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program, transitioning to operations. The polar-orbiting satellites provide strategic missile warning coverage of the northern polar region with modernized sensors.

Which agency awarded the Next-Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicle Modification contract?

The Next-Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicle Modification contract was awarded by U.S. Space Force under a Cost-plus-incentive-fee (modification) vehicle.

How much is the Next-Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicle Modification contract worth?

The Next-Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicle Modification contract has a value of $1.8B, awarded on 2024-10-23.

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