# Navy Increases UH-1Y and AH-1Z Link 16 Contract

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. a **$34.4 million** contract modification to increase quantities of Link 16 communication kits and spare parts for UH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopters. This non-competitive indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is managed by Naval Air Systems Command, with work expected to complete by March 2027. Concurrently, the Army and Defense Logistics Agency have awarded multiple significant contracts for construction and equipment, including projects at Fort Myer, Virginia, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, reflecting ongoing investment in military infrastructure and logistics support.

- **Why this matters:** The Navy’s contract modification signals continued modernization and sustainment of critical helicopter communication systems, presenting opportunities for contractors specializing in avionics and military communications.
- The Army’s construction contracts, valued at over $190 million combined, highlight active infrastructure development at key military installations, relevant for construction firms and suppliers.
- Procurement professionals should note the non-competitive nature of the Navy contract and the firm-fixed-price structure of Army construction contracts, which may influence bidding strategies and subcontracting opportunities.
- Organizations supporting military aviation systems and base infrastructure can leverage these developments to align their offerings with evolving defense requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Naval Air Systems Command
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Army Contracting Command
- Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support (DLA Troop Support)
- Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (DLA Weapons Support)

### Vendors
- Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. (prime contractor)
- Clark Construction Group LLC (prime contractor)
- Walsh Federal LLC (prime contractor)
- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC. (prime contractor)
- Limno-Tech Inc. (potential contractor)

### Sources
- [Navy Adds $34M to Northrop Grumman’s UH-1Y, AH-1Z Link 16 Contract - ClearanceJobs](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2026/09/15/navy-adds-34m-to-northrop-grummans-uh-1y-ah-1z-link-16-contract) - news.clearancejobs.com