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Northrop Secures Navy MUOS, Satcom Gateway Interoperability Contract

Jeff Brody

Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has secured a potential nine-year, $65.2M contract from the U.S. Navy to provide systems and services to facilitate interoperability between a narrowband military communication satellite network and an ultra high frequency satcom gateway.

The company will also develop a satcom gateway suite B interface, perform technical upgrades and update documentation under the single-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, the Department of Defense said Wednesday.

Work also covers pre-installation test and checkout; implementation, installation and sustainment; training; and cybersecurity services.

DoD noted the branch will obligate $25K at the time of award and the department expects work to conclude by March 2029.

The sole-source contract has an ordering period of five years, two option years and an additional one six-month option.

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