Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Development Contract
US Air Force contract for SNC to develop the E-4B Nightwatch replacement aircraft.
A $13 billion US Air Force contract for Sierra Nevada Corporation to develop the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC), the next-generation replacement for the E-4B Nightwatch fleet. SNC was the sole bidder after Boeing withdrew in December 2023. Scope covers engineering and manufacturing development aircraft, production aircraft, ground systems, and interim contract support; work runs through July 2036, with an initial $59M RDT&E obligation.
Award detail
- Agency
- U.S. Air Force
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- $13B
- Vehicle
- Direct award
- Awarded
- 2024-04-25
- Period of performance ends
- 2036-07-10
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Frequently asked
- What is the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Development Contract contract?
- A $13 billion US Air Force contract for Sierra Nevada Corporation to develop the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC), the next-generation replacement for the E-4B Nightwatch fleet. SNC was the sole bidder after Boeing withdrew in December 2023. Scope covers engineering and manufacturing development aircraft, production aircraft, ground systems, and interim contract support; work runs through July 2036, with an initial $59M RDT&E obligation.
- Which agency awarded the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Development Contract contract?
- The Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Development Contract contract was awarded by U.S. Air Force under a Direct award vehicle.
- How much is the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Development Contract contract worth?
- The Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Development Contract contract has a value of $13B, awarded on 2024-04-25.
Sources & citations2
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SNC wins US Air Force contract to develop next-gen Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) aircraft
Sierra Nevada Corporation: SNC Wins US Air Force Contract to Develop Next-Gen SAOC AircraftVerified2024-04-25 - 2
The Department of the Air Force awarded Sierra Nevada Corp. a $13 billion contract to replace the service's aging E-4B Nightwatch 'doomsday planes'
Defense News: Sierra Nevada wins $13B contract to build Air Force 'doomsday plane'Verified2024-04-26