Plexsys Interface Products Inc., located in Camas, Washington, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract worth $16.8 million for the E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS).

According to a contract announcement from the U.S. Department of Defense on January 31, the contract encompasses the operation and maintenance of the system, management of diminishing manufacturing sources, updates to hardware and software for field systems, enhancements to the distributed mission operations network mission package, and support for the 558th Software Engineering Squadron.

The work will take place in Camas, Washington, with an expected completion date of January 31, 2029. This acquisition was conducted on a sole source basis, with fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance funds allocated at the time of the award.

The contracting activity for this initiative is the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, under contract number FA2371-25-C-B001. The contract is designed to meet current operational requirements while ensuring the necessary support and updates to sustain the E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System’s capabilities.

The E-3G AWACS is a vital component of the U.S. Air Force’s airborne surveillance and command and control operations. With its advanced radar system, the aircraft delivers real-time battlefield awareness, manages airspace, and provides early warning for both aerial and ground threats. This system is essential for U.S. and allied air operations, facilitating missions that range from air superiority to homeland defense.

This agreement signifies a dedicated initiative to assist the Air Force in its continuous operations and maintenance demands, guaranteeing that the system remains aligned with mission requirements in a changing defense landscape.