HQ085521D0001
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Overview
Government Description
Airborne sensors (ABS) services. Under this contract, the contractor provides support for the ABS program, including operation and sustainment of the high altitude observatory (HALO) aircraft and sensor equipment, mission planning and flight test execution, as well as improvement and modernization efforts for the ABS and rydberg sensors.
Awarding / Funding Agency
Pricing
Cost Plus Award Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Multiple / Single Award
Single Award
Who Can Use
Single Agency
Vehicle Ceiling
$207,292,700 (86% Used)
Related Opportunity
HQ085521R0001
Analysis Notes
Place of Performance Largest percentage of work under issued task orders completed at: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115 United States.
Sole Source This IDC was awarded sole source to L3harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P.
Amendment Since initial award the Vehicle Ceiling has increased 20% from $172,719,700 to $207,292,700.
Subcontracting Plan This IDC has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall 2023 small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Sole Source This IDC was awarded sole source to L3harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P.
Amendment Since initial award the Vehicle Ceiling has increased 20% from $172,719,700 to $207,292,700.
Subcontracting Plan This IDC has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall 2023 small business subcontracting goal of 30%
L3harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P was awarded
Indefinite Delivery Contract HQ085521D0001 (HQ0855-21-D-0001)
by
Missile Defense Agency
for Airborne Sensors (ABS) Services Contract
in September 2021.
The IDC
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded
full & open
with
NAICS 541330 and
PSC J015
via sole source acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
To date, $192,096,119 has been obligated through this vehicle with a potential value of all existing task orders of $195,217,376.
The total ceiling is $207,292,700, of which 86% has been used.
As of today, the IDC has a total reported backlog of $16,151,757 and funded backlog of $13,030,500.
DOD Announcements
Sep 2021:
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P., doing business as L3 Aeromet, Tulsa, Oklahoma, is being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum amount of $172,719,699. A single initial task order in the amount of $22,878,503 is being issued. Under this contract, the contractor will provide support for the Airborne Sensors (ABS) program. These efforts will continue operations and sustainment of the High Altitude Observatory (HALO) aircraft and sensor equipment, mission planning and flight test execution, and improvement and modernization efforts. The work will be performed in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The ordering period will September 2021 through September 2026. One offeror was solicited and one offer was received. Fiscal 2021 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $5,000,000 are being obligated on this award. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity (HQ0855-21-D-0001).
Sep 2025: L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P., doing business as L3 Aeromet, Tulsa, Oklahoma, is being awarded a $34,573,000 modification (P00019) to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to increase the ceiling. The value of this contract is increased from $172,719,699 to $207,292,700.00. Under this contract, the contractor will provide support for the Airborne Sensors (ABS) Program. These efforts will continue operations and sustainment and mission support of the ABS aircraft and sensor equipment, mission planning and flight test execution, and improvement and modernization efforts. The work will be performed in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The performance period is from Sept. 15, 2025, through Sept. 14, 2026. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $3,902,032 are being obligated at the task order level with this award. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity (HQ0855-21-D-0001).
Sep 2025: L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P., doing business as L3 Aeromet, Tulsa, Oklahoma, is being awarded a $34,573,000 modification (P00019) to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to increase the ceiling. The value of this contract is increased from $172,719,699 to $207,292,700.00. Under this contract, the contractor will provide support for the Airborne Sensors (ABS) Program. These efforts will continue operations and sustainment and mission support of the ABS aircraft and sensor equipment, mission planning and flight test execution, and improvement and modernization efforts. The work will be performed in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The performance period is from Sept. 15, 2025, through Sept. 14, 2026. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $3,902,032 are being obligated at the task order level with this award. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity (HQ0855-21-D-0001).
Status
(Open)
Modified 2/9/26
Period of Performance
9/7/21
Start Date
9/14/26
Ordering Period End Date
Task Order Obligations and Backlog
$179.1M
Total Obligated
$192.1M
Current Award
$195.2M
Potential Award
$13.0M
Funded Backlog
$16.2M
Total Backlog
Federal Award Analysis
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Contract Awards
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Transaction History
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People
Suggested agency contacts for HQ085521D0001
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Sole Source
Other Than Full and Open Competition
Follow-On Contract
Evaluated Preference
None
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
DoD Claimant Code
None
Awardee UEI
K4ALBMAJPJJ5
Awardee CAGE
8M191
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
HQ0855 MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)
Funding Office
HQ0855 MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)
Created By
krystal.ballinger@mda.mil
Last Modified By
jordan.vann@sa97jc.mda
Approved By
ecwm.soa@sa97jc.mda
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Awardee District
OK-01
Senators
James Lankford
Markwayne Mullin
Markwayne Mullin
Representative
Kevin Hern
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-Wide (097-0400) | Department of Defense-Military | Operation and maintenance of equipment (25.7) | $18,484,620 | 73% |
| Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-Wide (097-0400) | Department of Defense-Military | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $7,163,732 | 28% |
| Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (021-2040) | Department of Defense-Military | Other goods and services from Federal sources (25.3) | $915,754 | 4% |
Last Modified: 2/9/26