Collins Aerospace Awarded $174 Million USSOCOM Post Deployment Software Support VI Contract

The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has awarded a contract for the modernization, production, sustainment, and contractor logistics support of Post Deployment Software Support VI systems to Collins Aerospace, valued at $174.1 million over up to 5.5 years. The award is structured as an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract and will primarily be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Work to be Completed Under POST DEPLOYMENT SOFTWARE SUPPORT VI Contract

The newly awarded contract tasks Collins Aerospace with a comprehensive suite of responsibilities centered on the Post Deployment Software Support VI (PDSS VI) systems used on Army Special Operations aviation aircraft. The scope of work includes modernization efforts to keep these mission-critical systems current with evolving technology and operational requirements.

Under this IDIQ arrangement, Collins Aerospace will provide:

• Modernization of existing PDSS VI systems to enhance performance and security
• Production of new system components as required by USSOCOM
• Sustainment activities to ensure ongoing reliability and mission readiness
• Contractor logistics support, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and supply chain management

The place of performance for the majority of work is Cedar Rapids, Iowa, leveraging Collins Aerospace’s established facilities and expertise in avionics and defense systems integration. The contract is expected to be completed by March 2031, with an optional six-month extension through September 2031.

This award continues USSOCOM’s ongoing investment in advanced aviation software and hardware solutions for Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF), which rely on robust post-deployment support to maintain operational effectiveness in complex environments. The PDSS VI systems are critical for ensuring that aviation assets remain secure, interoperable, and capable of supporting special operations missions worldwide.

While specific technical details about the PDSS VI systems are not disclosed due to operational security considerations, contracts of this nature typically involve software updates, cybersecurity enhancements, integration of new mission capabilities, and rapid response to emergent field requirements.

Collins Aerospace: Awardee Background and Related Contracts

Collins Aerospace, a business unit with a significant presence in Cedar Rapids and Bellevue, Iowa, is a longstanding provider of avionics and defense solutions for U.S. military customers. More information about the company can be found on its HigherGov profile.

The company has an extensive track record supporting USSOCOM through related contracts. Notable recent awards include:

• AVIONICS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)V3 ($21.7M)
• PHASE 3 FMS – UK H-47ER Project & Robustness Testing ($21.4M)
• AIR VEHICLE COMPUTER (AVC) ($19.6M)
• CAAS V10.0F2 / 10.4 System Integration ($18.4M)

This latest contract further cements Collins Aerospace’s role as a key partner in supporting the specialized needs of Army Special Operations aviation units.

This award was disclosed by the DoW in its daily press release. Additional contract details will be available on HigherGov once disclosed by the government in approximately 90 days under H9224126DE003 after the contract is formally disclosed by the government.

Anna Davis

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