Northrop Grumman Awarded $4.8B U.S. Army Countermeasure Contract

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. has received a $4.84 billion contract from the U.S. Army for full-rate production of the Common Infrared Countermeasure system, the Department of Defense announced Tuesday.

This firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreement is valid through September 30, 2035. Northrop Grumman, based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, was the sole bidder.

Work locations and funding will be determined for each order placed under the agreement. The Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is managing the contract.

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