Ophir Corp.*: $34.6M Department of Defense Contract
Summary
The Department of Defense awarded a $34.6 million sole-source contract to Ophir Corp. for repair of the B-2 Pilot Alert System. As the recipient is a private company, no publicly-traded companies are directly impacted. The contract supports ongoing B-2 sustainment through 2036.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Ophir Corp., a private firm, secured a $34.6M sole-source contract for B-2 Pilot Alert System repair.
- 2.The contract extends through 2036, indicating long-term sustainment commitment.
- 3.No publicly-traded companies are directly impacted by this award.
Market Implications
The contract is a routine award with no direct market implications for publicly-traded companies. The defense sector continues to see steady sustainment spending, but this specific award is too small and targeted to move markets.
Full Analysis
The Air Force Sustainment Center awarded Ophir Corp., a private firm based in Littleton, Colorado, a $34,619,699 firm-fixed-price contract for repair of the B-2 Pilot Alert System. Work will be performed at Littleton and is expected to be completed by October 2036. The contract was a sole-source acquisition using fiscal 2026 working capital funds.
Because Ophir Corp. is not a publicly-traded company or a recognized subsidiary of one, this contract does not directly affect any public company's revenue or stock performance. The award is a routine sustainment action for a legacy bomber system, reflecting the Department of Defense's continued investment in maintaining existing aircraft fleets.
No specific legislation directly authorizes this contract; it is funded through standard working capital appropriations. Among the related bill signals, none share a direct objective or mechanism with this repair contract. The contract is a standalone procurement action within the broader B-2 sustainment program.
Potential subcontractors or suppliers for the B-2 Pilot Alert System repair could include avionics component manufacturers, but without public disclosure, no specific companies can be identified. The defense industrial base broadly benefits from sustained B-2 support, but the impact is diffuse.
Historically, sole-source sustainment contracts for legacy aircraft provide steady, predictable revenue to the contractor but rarely move markets due to their relatively small size and lack of competitive dynamics. This contract fits that pattern and does not signal any shift in defense spending priorities.
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Contract Details
Recipient
Ophir Corp.*
Award Amount
$34,619,699
Awarding Agency
Department of Defense
Sub-Agency
AIR FORCE
Contract Type
DoD Contract Announcement
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