FA865018C7841
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
Array at Commercial Timescale (ACT) IV provides for development of an advanced ground-based demonstration antenna with a software mode development kit. Includes development and integration of components such as rf/microwave amplifiers (MMIC), connectors (rf blindmate), mechanical heat transfer braze parts, optoelectronic photoisolators, computer software, programmable logic fpgas, mechanical energy absorber devices, and printed wire board assemblies. Additional tasks involve semiconductor and related device manufacturing, assembly of rf/fiber optic cables, and mechanical radome parts.
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Est. Average FTE
112
Related Opportunity
FA865018R7841
Analysis Notes
COVID-19 $8,314,688 (4%) percent of this Definitive Contract was funded by COVID-19 emergency acts including the CARES Act.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 11/26/20 to 06/30/26 and the Potential Award value has increased 14% from $165,274,656 to $188,361,800.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation because the government believes that only one company can provide the product / service (FAR 6.302-1).
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $3,119,185 of unfunded backlog unused.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 11/26/20 to 06/30/26 and the Potential Award value has increased 14% from $165,274,656 to $188,361,800.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation because the government believes that only one company can provide the product / service (FAR 6.302-1).
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $3,119,185 of unfunded backlog unused.
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation was awarded
Definitive Contract FA865018C7841 (FA8650-18-C-7841)
for Arrays at Commercial Timescales IV Program Subaward
worth up to $188,361,800
by Air Force Research Laboratory
in June 2018.
The contract
has a duration of 8 years and
was awarded
full & open
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC62
via sole source acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $3,119,185, though the contract is complete, so backlog may not be realized.
DOD Announcements
Jun 2018:
Northrop Grumman, Linthicum Heights, Maryland, has been awarded a $35,093,943 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for Arrays at Commercial Timescales IV program. This contract provides for development of an advanced ground-based demonstration antenna with a software mode development kit. Work will be performed in Linthicum Heights, Maryland; and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and is expected to be complete by November 2020. This award is the result sole-source acquisition. Fiscal 2017 research and development funding in the amount of $4,039,058; and fiscal 2018 research and development funds in the amount of $9,300,000 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (WPAFB, OH, FA8650-18-C-7841).
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 6/4/26
Period of Performance
6/29/18
Start Date
6/30/26
Current End Date
6/30/26
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$185.2M
Total Obligated
$185.2M
Current Award
$188.4M
Potential Award
$0.0
Funded Backlog
$3.1M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
FA865018C7841
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for FA865018C7841
Transaction History
Modifications to FA865018C7841
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA865018C7841
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Sole Source
Other Than Full and Open Competition
Only One Source - Other
Evaluated Preference
None
Performance Based Acquisition
Yes
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Yes
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
Electronics And Communication Equipment
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
GUVUU89P78Q3
Awardee CAGE
97942
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA2377 FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS
Funding Office
F4FBBL
Created By
daniel.kelly.29@us.af.mil
Last Modified By
daniel.kelly.29@us.af.mil
Approved By
daniel.kelly.29@us.af.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
MD-03
Senators
Benjamin Cardin
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
Representative
John Sarbanes
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-Wide (097-0400) | Department of Defense-Military | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $44,207,750 | 94% |
| Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force (057-3600) | Department of Defense-Military | Equipment (31.0) | $1,685,681 | 4% |
Modified: 6/4/26