Definitive Contract FA861116C9703

The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command Aeronautical Systems Center awarded a $25.56 million cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation (operating as Lockheed Martin Aerostructures) on February 19, 2016, for the Advanced Missile Launch Detector system supporting the F-22 Increment 3.2B Modernization program. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2020, represents work performed in Orlando, Florida, and includes no small business set-aside designation. This award falls under the F-22 Inc 3.2B Mod Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP), which operates under Acquisition Category IC and the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, focusing on comprehensive modernization efforts including avionics upgrades, sensor enhancements, and weapons systems integration to maintain the F-22 Raptor aircraft's air dominance capabilities.

The F-22 Increment 3.2B Modernization program represents a critical modernization initiative for the Air Force's fifth-generation fighter fleet. Lockheed Martin Corporation, through its Aeronautics Company division and related subsidiaries, serves as the dominant prime contractor across F-22 modernization awards, with contract work encompassing engineering development, hardware fabrication, testing services, and systems integration. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract structure reflects the development and engineering nature of the work, enabling flexibility in addressing technical requirements while maintaining cost accountability. This modernization effort aligns with the Air Force's broader strategy to sustain the technological superiority of the F-22 platform through systematic capability enhancements focused on sensor systems and tactical integration capabilities.