Overview
General Dynamics Information Technology Inc. has been awarded a $43.9 million modification to an existing contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to support the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS). The modification is described as cost-only and amends contract number N6339423C0009.
Scope of Work
The modification covers two principal activities: in-service engineering support for the MK 41 VLS, and the production of hardware components defined in the contract. The components specified for production are the Module Electronic Box, the Hazard Electronic Box, and Launch Control Panel Assemblies. These items are identified explicitly in the contract change.
Execution and Timeline
Work under the modification will be performed in Falls Church, Virginia, where General Dynamics Information Technology is based. The period of performance is anticipated to run until August 2028, when completion is expected. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division in Port Hueneme, California, is serving as the contracting activity overseeing the award.
Funding Details
The award was made on Aug. 27, 2026. Fiscal 2026 presidential drawdown authority funds in the amount of $43,874,231 will be obligated at the time of award, according to the contracting announcement. The reported contract figure is $43.9 million, consistent with the stated obligation amount of $43,874,231.
Context and Implications
The modification updates a previously awarded contract rather than creating a new procurement vehicle. It ties engineering support efforts directly to production of specified electronic and control assemblies for the MK 41 VLS, and assigns work location and oversight to established government and company sites. Beyond the specific funding and schedule information provided in the announcement, no additional operational or programmatic details were included.
Key points
- The Department of Defense issued a $43.9 million cost-only modification to contract N6339423C0009 to General Dynamics Information Technology Inc.
- The modification funds in-service engineering support and production of the Module Electronic Box, Hazard Electronic Box, and Launch Control Panel Assemblies for the MK 41 VLS.
- Work will be carried out in Falls Church, Virginia, with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division acting as the contracting activity; completion is expected by Aug. 2028.
Risks and uncertainties
- Schedule uncertainty - The work is expected to be completed by August 2028, but the announcement frames that date as an expectation rather than an absolute guarantee.
- Funding designation - The obligated funds come from fiscal 2026 presidential drawdown authority; the announcement specifies that $43,874,231 will be obligated at time of award, which is a stated funding source for this contract modification.
- Scope limitation - The modification amends an existing contract and covers specified components and engineering support only; no other program elements or future changes are described in the announcement.
Sectors affected
- Defense and government contracting
- Aerospace and military systems manufacturing
- Electronics and systems engineering