The center for aircraft structural life extension (castle) at the united states air force academy requires research and development engineering support for the A10 and similar aging weapon systems.
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA700024F0120
- Awardee
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Southwest Research Institute UEI PB11V1KH3KV4
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force Academy
Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $14,348,595
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- FA700024R0006 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $14,348,595.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- AFLCMC Hill AFB Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Hill AFB, UT 84056, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $14,348,595 |
About this award
Southwest Research Institute has been awarded a $14.3 million firm fixed-price delivery order by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Hill Air Force Base to provide research and development engineering support for the A-10 Thunderbolt II and similar aging weapon systems through the Center for Aircraft Structural Life Extension (CASTLE) at the United States Air Force Academy. The contract, awarded on September 20, 2024, extends through January 19, 2026, and will be performed at Hill AFB, Utah. This delivery order is part of a larger indefinite delivery contract vehicle that enables the Air Force to procure specialized engineering and research services related to system and material degradation across defense applications.
The prime contractor has engaged four subcontractors to support various technical aspects of the A-10 structural sustainment program. Kaes LLC's Kinetic Engineering Aerospace Sciences Division provides A-10 project engineering support services; Hill Engineering, LLC contributes expertise in nondestructive evaluation and structural assessment through Airframe Sustainment Improvement Program (ASIP)-related tasks; Apes Inc. specializes in damage tolerance analysis and residual stress assessments for fastener incorporation; and Sabreliner Aviation LLC provides aircraft structural engineering support along with Teamcenter implementation specialist services for avionics definition transformation. The contract represents a coordinated effort to extend the operational life of the aging A-10 fleet through comprehensive structural analysis, integrity assessment, and lifecycle management support.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Kaes LLC | $192,960 | |
| Hill Engineering, LLC | $1,864,054 | |
| Apes Inc. | $294,870 | |
| Sabreliner Aviation LLC | $8,839,023 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA700024F0120?
FA700024F0120 was awarded to Southwest Research Institute by Air Force Academy (Headquarters Air Force) on September 20, 2024.
How much is contract FA700024F0120 worth?
The government has obligated $14,348,595 on FA700024F0120.
Which agency awarded contract FA700024F0120?
Air Force Academy (Headquarters Air Force) awarded FA700024F0120, with funding from AFLCMC Hill AFB (Lifecycle Management Center).
Is contract FA700024F0120 an order under another contract?
Yes. FA700024F0120 is a delivery order under FA700021D0002, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract FA700024F0120 competed?
The extent of competition for FA700024F0120 was full and open competition.
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