General Dynamics-OTS has been awarded an $88,275,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity requirements contract for the purchase of M61A1 Vulcan 20mm cannon guns. This contract provides for the production of the guns in support of the F-16 weapon system. Work will be performed in Williston, Vermont, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 12, 2031. This award is the result of a sole-source acquisition. Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $7,853,702 will be obligated on the first order at the time of the award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity.
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| M61A1 Vulcan gun in a Belgian Air Force F-16B at the 1993 airshow at Florennes AB. (Picture source: F-16.net) |