L3Harris awarded contract for AN/ALQ-172 Countermeasures Program and modernization.

L3 Harris, Clifton, New Jersey, has been awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract in the amount of $947,292,440 for the AN/ALQ-172 Countermeasures Program and modernization.

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Continuous upgrades to the ALQ-172 have incorporated Geolocation situational awareness capability on the B-52, advanced counter-measures in response to modern threats, and new technologies to improve performance, maintainability, and supportability (Picture source: US Air Force)

Over the past decade, the ALQ-172 self-protection integrated RF subsystem has successfully defended B-52 bombers and Special Operation C-130 Combat Talons and Gunships against RF threats in combat missions.

The combat-proven system can simultaneously counter multiple pulse, continuous wave, pulse Doppler and monopulse threats. The ALQ-172 is integrated with the aircraft controls and displays and defensive subsystem to provide the aircrew with protection against the most sophisticated radar-directed threats.  Continuous upgrades to the ALQ-172 have incorporated Geolocation situational awareness capability on the B-52, advanced counter-measures in response to modern threats, and new technologies to improve performance, maintainability, and supportability. The ALQ-172(V)3 provides extended frequency coverage required to counter new and emerging threats.

This contract provides for engineering services for block cycle, non-block cycle and sustaining engineering services and for Air Force Global Strike Command enhancement modernizations.

Work will be performed in Clifton, New Jersey, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 30, 2031. This award is the result of a sole source acquisition, and fiscal 2021 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $9,789,811 are being obligated at the time of award. Electronic Warfare Contracting Branch, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, Georgia, is the contracting activity