Joint combined aircrew systems tester (JCAST) and the system communication and oxygen tester (SCOT).

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
FA860623CB001
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$9,993,478

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$9,993,478.36 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
Aeronautical Systems Center Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00004 $0
Change Order P00003 $0
Change Order P00002 $0
Other Administrative Action P00001 · Aircrew flight equipment test equipment (AFETE) including the joint combined aircrew systems tester (JCAST) and the system communication and oxygen tester… $0
Original award $9,993,478

About this award

Chemring Energetic Devices Inc., a defense contractor headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, was awarded a $9.99 million firm fixed-price definitive contract by the Aeronautical Systems Center on September 29, 2023, for the design, development, and production of Aircrew Flight Equipment Test Equipment (AFETE), including the Joint Combined Aircrew Systems Tester (JCAST) and the System Communication and Oxygen Tester (SCOT). These specialized testing systems are critical tools used to validate and maintain aircrew equipment across multiple military aircraft platforms. The contract carries no set-aside designation, reflecting Chemring's competitive capabilities in this specialized market segment. Work will be performed in Downers Grove, Illinois, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2025.

This award represents a task order or direct award under Chemring's existing $65.2 million indefinite delivery contract with the Aeronautical Systems Center for Aircrew Flight Equipment Test Equipment. Chemring's expertise in energetic materials, ordnance products, and advanced testing systems for defense applications has positioned the company as a key supplier to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. As a child entity within a larger corporate structure and an active participant in the defense industrial base, Chemring has demonstrated sustained capability in producing complex testing and diagnostic equipment supporting Air Force operations and aircrew readiness across fighter, cargo, and strategic platforms.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA860623CB001?

FA860623CB001 was awarded to Chemring Energetic Devices Inc. by AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) on September 29, 2023.

How much is contract FA860623CB001 worth?

The government has obligated $9,993,478 on FA860623CB001.

Which agency awarded contract FA860623CB001?

AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) awarded FA860623CB001, with funding from Aeronautical Systems Center (Air Force Materiel Command).

Was contract FA860623CB001 competed?

The government received 1 offer.

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