# Navy Awards $184M Minnesota Electronic Warfare Contract

In September 2026, the U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a **$184 million** sole-source IDIQ contract for full-rate production and sustainment of the Next Generation Electronic Attack Unit (NGEAU), supporting EA-18G Growler modernization. Work will be performed in Bloomington, Minnesota, through 2032, combining firm-fixed-price production with cost-plus-fixed-fee sustainment. The award creates potential supply-chain and subcontracting opportunities for firms supporting electronic warfare production and long-term systems support.

- The IDIQ structure covers both production and sustainment; suppliers may find opportunities across hardware, components, and ongoing support needs.
- As the prime contractor and awardee, GDMS is the relevant point of entry for firms seeking potential subcontracting or supply-chain work tied to this program.
- The contract’s work location and duration provide a basis for assessing Minnesota-based delivery and support capacity through 2032.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (Navy)

### Vendors
- General Dynamics Mission Systems (Prime contractor and awardee)

### Sources
- [GDMS Receives $184M Navy NGEAU Contract](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/gdms-navy-electronic-attack-unit-full-rate-production) - ExecutiveBiz