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693KA825C00010

Definitive Contract

Overview

Government Description
Project lift VCS letter contract for modernization of FAA voice switched in the NAS which includes replacement of voice systems dependent on TDM technology to systems that are ip capable. Supports the FAA Voice Communication System (VCS) single source contract, accelerating the transition from legacy Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) technology to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)-enabled voice switching systems nationwide. Includes development, testing, qualification, production, and deployment of VOIP-enabled voice switches to replace aging TDM-based infrastructure, ensuring uncompromised aviation safety and continuity of Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications in the National Airspace System (NAS). The voice program is responsible for implementing these upgrades to address obsolescence risks and operational limitations of legacy systems.
Awardee
Rohde & Schwarz Usa
Awarding / Funding Agency
FAA Headquarters (HQ) [DOT - FAA]
NAICS
334210 - Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
PSC
7G21 - IT And Telecom - Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)
Place of Performance
Columbia, MD 21046 United States
Pricing
Time And Materials
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Related Opportunity
FAA Voice Communication System (VCS) Single Source Award (693KA8-25-C-00010)
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 08/31/25 to 03/31/26 and the Potential Award value has increased 1197% from $19,000,000 to $246,377,099.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to Rohde & Schwarz Usa because delay in acquisition (typically due to disaster response) could result in financial or bodily injury (FAR 6.302-6).
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Transportation has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 43%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $160,518,194 of unfunded backlog unused.
Rohde & Schwarz Usa was awarded Definitive Contract 693KA825C00010 (693KA8-25-C-00010) for FAA VCS Modernization Contract worth up to $246,377,099 by FAA Headquarters in May 2025. The contract has a duration of 10 months and was awarded through solicitation FAA Voice Communication System (VCS) Single Source Award full & open with NAICS 334210 and PSC 7G21 via sole source acquisition procedures with 1 bid received. As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $160,518,194, though the contract is complete, so backlog may not be realized.

Status
(Complete)

Last Modified 3/5/26
Period of Performance
5/12/25
Start Date
3/31/26
Current End Date
3/31/26
Potential End Date
100% Complete

Obligations and Backlog
$85.9M
Total Obligated
$85.9M
Current Award
$246.4M
Potential Award
35% Funded
$0.0
Funded Backlog
$160.5M
Total Backlog

Award Hierarchy

Definitive Contract

693KA825C00010

Subcontracts

0

Activity Timeline

Interactive chart of timeline of amendments to 693KA825C00010

Opportunity Lifecycle

Procurement history for 693KA825C00010

Transaction History

Modifications to 693KA825C00010

People

Suggested agency contacts for 693KA825C00010

Competition

Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Sole Source
Other Than Full and Open Competition
Urgency
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No

Other Categorizations

Subcontracting Plan
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Awardee UEI
F4FLM3NP2N46
Awardee CAGE
82199
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
693KA8 693KA8 SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTRACTS
Funding Office
693KA8
Created By
alessha.m.mason@faa.gov
Last Modified By
alessha.m.mason@faa.gov
Approved By
alessha.m.mason@faa.gov

Legislative

Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
MD-03
Senators
Benjamin Cardin
Chris Van Hollen
Representative
John Sarbanes
Modified: 3/5/26