BAE Systems Awarded U.S. Air Force Sustainment and Obsolescence Management Contract for 10th Consecutive Time

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BAE Systems has secured a five-year, $66.6 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) support. This contract, awarded to the 429th Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, will utilize BAE's Advanced Component Obsolescence Management (AVCOM) suite to enhance mission capability while managing lifecycle impacts. The contract, the largest to date, marks the 10th consecutive award since 1991. Work will occur at multiple Air Force bases and BAE facilities across Florida, Georgia, and Utah.

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• Awarded a $66.6 million contract by the U.S. Air Force for DMSMS support.
• Marks the 10th consecutive contract since 1991, highlighting sustained partnership.
• Largest contract value awarded to date for DMSMS support, indicating strong demand.
• AVCOM technology contributes to U.S. Air Force's digital transformation and enhances predictive analytics.

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The U.S. Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a five year, $66.6M contract to provide Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) support to the Air Force supply chain. Through the contract with the 429th Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, BAE Systems will deliver its Advanced Component Obsolescence Management (AVCOM) suite of tools and services which will enable the U.S. Air Force to proactively reduce impacts on mission capability throughout the lifecycles of weapons systems and other platforms.

“In this next iteration of the DMSMS program, BAE Systems will be implementing an innovative cloud-based technology suite to enhance predictive analytics to the U.S. Air Force,” said Pete Trainer, Vice President and General Manager of Air Force Solutions at BAE Systems. “Delivering this enhanced AVCOM technology roadmap demonstrates our continued commitment to the Air Force’s digital transformation.”

AVCOM’s database accesses more than 100 million parts and its customized web-enabled obsolescence management tool helps users forecast when a part will become obsolete or too expensive to procure. The solution also helps users identify suitable replacements and allows for the sharing of case information across the U.S. Department of Defense. BAE Systems is proactively migrating AVCOM to the AWS GovCloud (US), thereby empowering the U.S. Air Force to easily and quickly scale their user base, optimize performance, and protect organizational assets.

The Air Force has awarded this contract to BAE Systems 10 consecutive times since 1991 and this contract is the largest valued award to date. The programs AVCOM supports have routinely garnered the industry’s DMSMS top honors, and the U.S. Air Force has recognized AVCOM as its ‘DMSMS Tool of Choice’ annually since 2001.

Work on the latest award will be performed at BAE Systems facilities in Florida, Georgia, and Utah. Additional work will be performed at Hill Air Force Base, Utah; Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma; Robins Air Force Base, Georgia; and Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The contract will also support U.S. Air Force operations worldwide.

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FAQ

What is the value of the contract awarded to BAE Systems by the U.S. Air Force?

The contract is valued at $66.6 million.

How long is the contract period for the DMSMS support provided by BAE Systems?

The contract period is five years.

What technology will BAE Systems implement for the U.S. Air Force?

BAE Systems will implement its Advanced Component Obsolescence Management (AVCOM) suite.

How many consecutive contracts has BAE Systems received from the U.S. Air Force for DMSMS support?

BAE Systems has received 10 consecutive contracts since 1991.

Where will the work for the new contract be performed?

Work will be performed at BAE Systems facilities in Florida, Georgia, and Utah, as well as multiple Air Force bases.