DOD Raises Ceiling of Contract with General Dynamics for Vital Work in Grand Forks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) announced it has increased the size of its contract with General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company, by$34,273,921to reflect growing numbers of test activities and missile track fusion work performed at Grand Forks and other sites for the Space Development Agency (SDA). This announcement brings the total cumulative value of the contract, which is expected to be completed by Sep. 30, 2029, to $1,106,722,296.
As chair of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) Airland Subcommittee, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) leads the effort to advance space-based capabilities and missions, both in North Dakota and across the nation.
“With the 319th Reconnaissance Wing flying RQ-4 Global Hawks and providing vital warfighting and ground-based capabilities, the innovative defense ecosystem at Grand Forks Air Force Base is unmatched,”said Cramer.“Raising the contract ceiling will allow General Dynamics to better support our Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture ground management, integration, operation, and sustainment efforts. This crucial investment is proofof the global expertise that resides right here in Grand Forks.”
In April, General Michael Guetlein, the DOD’s Golden Dome leader, joined Cramer and SDA Director Derek Tournear intouringNorth Dakota’s defense capabilities. The group saw recent updates atSDA Operations Center Northand visitedCavalier Space Force Station. During the visit, the groupviewedon-going U.S. Space Force activities throughout the state.
Last year, Cramerflippedthe switch to bring the SDA Operations Center North online at Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB),participatedin a Grand Forks Base Retention Committee meeting,touredthe University of North Dakota (UND) National Security Corridor, andannouncednew Navy personnel at GFAFB. Cramer alsojoinedE-Space CEO Greg Wyler in meeting with UND faculty and SDA staff to discuss workforce development and initiatives, andannouncededucational initiatives between SDA and UND.
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