N0017320C2011
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
Research and development for Transmitting Energy Radio Frequency Systems (TERFS) is being conducted. Includes support, inspection, evaluation, maintenance, and upgrades for rf systems and related infrastructure, including radome manufacturing, antenna systems, and telemetry hardware for tracking flight test targets such as aircraft, missiles, and satellites. Additional tasks involve consulting engineering services, design and manufacture of COTS and custom rf/microwave components, integration of scientific sensing equipment on unmanned maritime surface vessels, and installation and calibration of communications and test equipment. The effort also covers environmental surveys, site modifications, power system upgrades, and provision of it hardware, software, and critical power infrastructure.
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Carlisle, MA 1741 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Est. Average FTE
198
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Forecast Listed as the incumbent award in contract forecast TRANSMITTING ENERGY RADIO FREQUENCY SYSTEMS (TERFS).
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 12/31/24 to 12/30/25 and the Potential Award value has increased 29% from $193,664,088 to $249,351,134.
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $4,077,744 of funded backlog and $4,077,744 of unfunded backlog unused, which is typically due to unexercised options.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 12/31/24 to 12/30/25 and the Potential Award value has increased 29% from $193,664,088 to $249,351,134.
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $4,077,744 of funded backlog and $4,077,744 of unfunded backlog unused, which is typically due to unexercised options.
Assurance Technology was awarded
Definitive Contract N0017320C2011 (N00173-20-C-2011)
for Transmitting Energy Radio Frequency Systems (TERFS) Research & Development
worth up to $249,351,134
by Naval Research Laboratory
in January 2020.
The contract
has a duration of 6 years and
was awarded
through solicitation Transmitting Energy Radio Frequency (RF) Systems
full & open
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AJ43
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $4,077,744 and funded backlog of $4,077,744, though the contract is complete, so backlog may not be realized.
DOD Announcements
Dec 2019:
Assurance Technology Corp., Carlisle, Massachusetts, is awarded a $193,664,088 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the research and development of transmitting energy for radio frequency systems. Work will be performed in Washington, District of Columbia (85%); and Carlisle, Massachusetts (15%) with an expected completion date of December 2024, if all options are exercised. The period of performance is sixty months including a twelve month base period, and four, twelve month option periods. Fiscal 2019 Navy working capital funds in the amount of $50,000 are obligated at time of award with a base value of $40,394,594 and options at $153,269,494, none of which will expire at end of current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under solicitation N00173-19-R-LN11, transmitting energy radio frequency systems. One proposal was received in response to the solicitation. The Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, District of Columbia, is the contracting activity (N00173-20-C-2011).
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 12/8/25
Period of Performance
1/1/20
Start Date
12/30/25
Current End Date
12/30/25
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$245.3M
Total Obligated
$249.4M
Current Award
$249.4M
Potential Award
$4.1M
Funded Backlog
$4.1M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
N0017320C2011
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for N0017320C2011
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for N0017320C2011
Transaction History
Modifications to N0017320C2011
People
Suggested agency contacts for N0017320C2011
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Yes
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
All Others Not Identifiable To Any Other Procurement Program
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
SM9GYA9YD5M7
Awardee CAGE
8L918
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
S2206A DCMA NORTHEAST
Funding Office
N00173
Created By
sysorig@sa9700.piee
Last Modified By
richard.waterstreet.n00173@web1700.nrl
Approved By
benjamin.j.reichl.civ@mail.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
MA-03
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Representative
Lori Trahan
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) | $128,051 | 65% |
| Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-Wide (097-0400) | Department of Defense-Military | Advisory and assistance services (25.1) | $68,875 | 35% |
Modified: 12/8/25