FA873018C0034
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
DEPLOYABLE INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Leawood, KS 66211 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 07/12/23 to 06/30/25 and the Potential Award value has increased 4% from $150,784,524 to $156,962,775.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to Thales Usa because the government believes that the supplier has unique capabilities that cannot be otherwise obtained.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has a Commercial Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $452,505 of funded backlog and $52,511,639 of unfunded backlog unused, which is typically due to unexercised options.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to Thales Usa because the government believes that the supplier has unique capabilities that cannot be otherwise obtained.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has a Commercial Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $452,505 of funded backlog and $52,511,639 of unfunded backlog unused, which is typically due to unexercised options.
Thales Usa was awarded
Definitive Contract FA873018C0034 (FA8730-18-C-0034)
for Deployable Instrument Landing System (D-ILS) Production Units
worth up to $156,962,775
by Lifecycle Management Center
in July 2018.
The contract
has a duration of 7 years and
was awarded
through solicitation Deployable-Instrument Landing System
full & open
with
NAICS 334511 and
PSC 5840
via sole source acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $52,511,639 and funded backlog of $452,505, though the contract is complete, so backlog may not be realized.
DOD Announcements
Jul 2018:
Thales Defense and Security Inc., Clarksburg, Maryland, has been awarded a $12,255,608 firm-fixed-price contract for Deployable-Instrument Landing System (D-ILS) production units. This contract provides up to 29 D-ILS to be deployed worldwide. Work will be performed in Clarksburg, Maryland, and is expected to be completed July 15, 2023. Fiscal 2017 procurement funds in the amount of $12,255,608 are being obligated at the time of award. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $126,104,149. Aerospace Management Systems Contracting Office, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity (FA8730-18-C-0034).
Nov 2018: Thales Air Traffic Management Inc., Clarksburg, Maryland, has been awarded a $30,634,338 firm-fixed-price contract option for Deployable Instrument Landing System (D-ILS) production units and spare parts. This contract option provides 9 D-ILS to be deployed worldwide. Work will be performed in Clarksburg, Maryland, and is expected to be completed September 2020. Fiscal 2017 and 2018 procurement funds in the amount of $30,634,338 are being obligated at the time of award. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $126,104,149 and has not changed with this award. Aerospace Management Systems Contracting Office, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity (FA8730-18-C-0034).
Sep 2019: Thales Air Traffic Management Inc., Clarksburg, Maryland, was awarded a $21,818,801 modification (P00012) to contract FA8730-18-C-0034 for the purchase of six additional deployable instrumental landing systems. Work will be performed in Clarksburg, Maryland, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2022. This sole source award is the result of a priced option of the contract previously mentioned. Fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2019 other production funds in the amount of $21,818,801 are being obligated at the time of the award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity.
Nov 2018: Thales Air Traffic Management Inc., Clarksburg, Maryland, has been awarded a $30,634,338 firm-fixed-price contract option for Deployable Instrument Landing System (D-ILS) production units and spare parts. This contract option provides 9 D-ILS to be deployed worldwide. Work will be performed in Clarksburg, Maryland, and is expected to be completed September 2020. Fiscal 2017 and 2018 procurement funds in the amount of $30,634,338 are being obligated at the time of award. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $126,104,149 and has not changed with this award. Aerospace Management Systems Contracting Office, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity (FA8730-18-C-0034).
Sep 2019: Thales Air Traffic Management Inc., Clarksburg, Maryland, was awarded a $21,818,801 modification (P00012) to contract FA8730-18-C-0034 for the purchase of six additional deployable instrumental landing systems. Work will be performed in Clarksburg, Maryland, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2022. This sole source award is the result of a priced option of the contract previously mentioned. Fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2019 other production funds in the amount of $21,818,801 are being obligated at the time of the award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 9/30/25
Period of Performance
7/16/18
Start Date
6/30/25
Current End Date
6/30/25
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$104.5M
Total Obligated
$104.9M
Current Award
$157.0M
Potential Award
$452.5K
Funded Backlog
$52.5M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
FA873018C0034
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for FA873018C0034
Transaction History
Modifications to FA873018C0034
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA873018C0034
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Sole Source
Other Than Full and Open Competition
Unique Source
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Commercial 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
KN23E49QT1M9
Awardee CAGE
65597
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA2330 FA2330 ARSPC MGNT SYSTMS AFLCMC/HBA
Funding Office
F2BDAZ
Created By
usercw@sa5700.fa8700
Last Modified By
usercw@sa5700.fa8700
Approved By
usercw@sa5700.fa8700
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
KS-03
Senators
Jerry Moran
Roger Marshall
Roger Marshall
Representative
Sharice Davids
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Procurement, Air Force (057-3080) | Department of Defense-Military | Equipment (31.0) | $3,669,482 | 100% |
Modified: 9/30/25