Northrop Grumman, San Diego, California, has been awarded a $17,681,577 task order (FA8726-21-F-0024) under the contract for Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) operations, sustainment and support (FA8726-21-D-0001). This task order provides software deployment contained in or connected to the BACN system and associated ground stations or controls, ancillary equipment and system integration laboratories. Work will be performed at San Diego, California, and overseas locations, and is expected to be completed May 1, 2022. Fiscal year 2021 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $12,853,777 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity.