N6523620C8015
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
DARPA electra "argos" base + it phase 1. Supports research in tactical uses for Very Low Frequency (VLF) transmissions, including the development of VLF communications transmission subsystems and related engineering services such as antenna development. Additional work includes the provision of custom modular sheave systems, gas powered winches, rope samples, trailers, and transportation of containers to support the program.
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Merrimack, NH 3054 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Est. Average FTE
36
Related Opportunity
HR001119S0055
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 12/01/21 to 06/30/27 and the Potential Award value has increased 264% from $14,894,889 to $54,243,777.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration was awarded
Definitive Contract N6523620C8015 (N65236-20-C-8015)
for Subaward for DARPA Electra Argos Base + IT Phase 1.
worth up to $54,243,777
by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
in April 2020.
The contract
has a duration of 7 years 2 months and
was awarded
full & open
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AD93
via alternative sources acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $2,361,493 and funded backlog of $9,150.
DOD Announcements
Dec 2021:
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. FAST Labs (BAE), Merrimack, New Hampshire, is awarded a Phase 2 effort to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N65236-20-C-8015) in the amount of $17,788,715 for research in areas of tactical uses for very low frequency transmissions. Work will be performed in Merrimack, New Hampshire, and is expected to be completed by January 2024. This modification brings the total cumulative value of the contract to $35,021,303. Fiscal 2021 research, development, testing, and evaluation (Department of Defense) funds in the amount of $192,210 will be obligated at time of modification. Funds will expire at the end of the fiscal year. Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic, Charleston, South Carolina, is the contracting activity.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 4/17/26
Period of Performance
4/7/20
Start Date
5/31/27
Current End Date
6/30/27
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$51.9M
Total Obligated
$51.9M
Current Award
$54.2M
Potential Award
$9.2K
Funded Backlog
$2.4M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
N6523620C8015
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for N6523620C8015
Transaction History
Modifications to N6523620C8015
People
Suggested agency contacts for N6523620C8015
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Alternative Sources
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
No (Waiver Approved)
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
All Others Not Identifiable To Any Other Procurement Program
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
XHYCN585XJH4
Awardee CAGE
6A684
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
N65236 NIWC ATLANTIC
Funding Office
HR0011
Created By
bridgette.clayton@navy.mil
Last Modified By
bridgette.clayton@navy.mil
Approved By
bridgette.clayton@navy.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
NH-01
Senators
Jeanne Shaheen
Margaret Hassan
Margaret Hassan
Representative
Chris Pappas
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) | $5,251,849 | 100% |
Modified: 4/17/26