Delivery Order FA862016G3027-FA862020F4858

This delivery order, awarded April 2, 2020, to L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. by the Aeronautical Systems Center, represents a $310.3 million firm fixed-price award under the BIG SAFARI program with performance extending through August 30, 2027. BIG SAFARI is an Air Force program focused on rapid development and deployment of specialized aircraft modifications, electronic warfare capabilities, and communications technologies. The contract does not utilize a set-aside designation, indicating L3Harris competed as a large business. Work will be performed in Greenville, Texas, where L3Harris maintains significant aerospace and defense operations. The award demonstrates the company's critical role in delivering advanced technological solutions for complex defense applications, with the extended completion date reflecting the sustained nature of specialized aircraft development and integration efforts.

L3Harris has established a robust subcontractor network supporting contract delivery, including Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (aircraft manufacturing), Mission Systems Davenport Inc. (aviation systems and oxygen equipment), Avox Systems Inc. (aviation life support components), Boyd Corporation (thermal management systems), and Mag Aerospace Industries (aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment). This subcontractor base reflects the comprehensive nature of BIG SAFARI work, encompassing aircraft manufacturing, systems integration, life support equipment, and specialized components. The contract vehicle leverages L3Harris' $500 million Basic Ordering Agreement for the BIG SAFARI program, enabling flexible task ordering and rapid technological deployment to support Air Force national security objectives across multiple specialized aircraft platforms and missions.