FA820421D0001
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Overview
Government Description
ACQUIRING ENGINEERING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF GBSD, MMIII, AFNWC, AND AFGSC. THIS WORK INCLUDES ENGINEERING AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FOR COMPLEX SYSTEMS, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE SURETY, RELIABILITY, VIABILITY, AND SURVIVABILITY OF UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (USAF) NUCLEAR WEAPONS SYSTEMS. JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (JHU/APL) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING CAPABILITIES AND VULNERABILITIES OF USAF NUCLEAR WEAPON SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFECYCLE, INCLUDING ADDRESSING CURRENT, NEAR-TERM, AND FUTURE THREATS. ADDITIONAL EFFORTS INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR SENTINEL SYSTEMS, ADVANCED PLANNING PROGRAMS, END-TO-END CRYPTO, B61 SUPPORT, COMMAND AND CONTROL (C2) NETWORK STUDIES, AND NEXT GENERATION REENTRY CAPABILITIES (NGRC) ENGINEERING SUPPORT.
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Multiple / Single Award
Single Award
Who Can Use
Single Agency
Vehicle Ceiling
$530,000,000 (45% Used)
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Place of Performance Largest percentage of work under issued task orders completed at: Laurel, Maryland 20723 United States.
Sole Source This IDC was awarded sole source to The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory because the government believes that only one company can provide the product / service (FAR 6.302-1).
Amendment Since initial award the Ordering Period End Date was extended from 07/15/23 to 07/15/31.
Sole Source This IDC was awarded sole source to The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory because the government believes that only one company can provide the product / service (FAR 6.302-1).
Amendment Since initial award the Ordering Period End Date was extended from 07/15/23 to 07/15/31.
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory was awarded
Indefinite Delivery Contract FA820421D0001 (FA8204-21-D-0001)
by
the Department of the Air Force
for Acquiring Engineering Services in Support of GBSD, MMIII, AFNWC, AFGSC
in July 2021.
The IDC
has a duration of 10 years and
was awarded
through solicitation Research and Development for the AF Nuclear Enterprise
full & open
with
NAICS 541330 and
PSC R425
via sole source acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
To date, $277,787,223 has been obligated through this vehicle with a potential value of all existing task orders of $311,199,201.
The total ceiling is $530,000,000, of which 45% has been used.
As of today, the IDC has a total reported backlog of $70,823,500 and funded backlog of $37,411,522.
DOD Announcements
Jul 2021:
Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland, has been awarded a $530,000,000 ceiling, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-type contract for research and development services in support of the nuclear enterprise. Johns Hopkins University has also been awarded the first task order for research and development services for $23,717,889 to support the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent weapon system. These contracts provide research and development services in support of the two intercontinental ballistic missile systems. Work will be performed in Laurel, Maryland, with support being available until July 15, 2031. This award is the result of a sole-source acquisition. Fiscal 2021 research, development, test and evaluation funds are currently being used with an initial obligation of $4,500,000 to fund the first task order. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8204-21-D-0001).
Jul 2023: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland, was awarded a $165,914,899 task order for Sentinel support. This task order is from a previously awarded contract (FA8204-21-D-0001), and provides for continuing the strategic partnership between government and JHU/APL. This contract provides for procurement of engineering, systems engineering for complex systems, research, and development of specialized functions. Work will be performed in Laurel, Maryland, and is expected to be completed July 23, 2026. This contract was a sole-source acquisition. Fiscal 2023 research, development, test, and evaluation funds in the amount of $13,000,000 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8204-23-F-0028). (Awarded July 24, 2023)
Jul 2023: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland, was awarded a $165,914,899 task order for Sentinel support. This task order is from a previously awarded contract (FA8204-21-D-0001), and provides for continuing the strategic partnership between government and JHU/APL. This contract provides for procurement of engineering, systems engineering for complex systems, research, and development of specialized functions. Work will be performed in Laurel, Maryland, and is expected to be completed July 23, 2026. This contract was a sole-source acquisition. Fiscal 2023 research, development, test, and evaluation funds in the amount of $13,000,000 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8204-23-F-0028). (Awarded July 24, 2023)
Status
(Open)
Modified 9/4/25
Period of Performance
7/12/21
Start Date
7/15/31
Ordering Period End Date
Task Order Obligations and Backlog
$240.4M
Total Obligated
$277.8M
Current Award
$311.2M
Potential Award
$37.4M
Funded Backlog
$70.8M
Total Backlog
Federal Award Analysis
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Contract Awards
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Subcontract Awards
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Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for FA820421D0001
Transaction History
Modifications to FA820421D0001
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA820421D0001
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
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Large Business
DoD Claimant Code
None
Awardee UEI
C1HBCJ9RMBV3
Awardee CAGE
88898
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA8204 FA8204 AFNWC PZBG
Funding Office
F2DANX F2DANX AFNWC NX SENTINEL GINV
Created By
acps5700_afmc_hill1
Last Modified By
quade.mcguire@us.af.mil
Approved By
acps5700_afmc_hill1
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Awardee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Maintenance, Air Force (057-3400) | Department of Defense-Military | Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges (23.3) | $514,381 | 140% |
Last Modified: 9/4/25