Big safari
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA862021F4822
- Awardee
-
L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. UEI RDFKNPZNQ8E3 Part of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Awarding agency
-
AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $17,510,285
Award facts
- Contract value 99% obligated
- $17,643,885.00 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
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5865 Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures And Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Greenville, TX 75402, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$133,600 | |
| Original award | $17,643,885 |
About this award
L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. was awarded a delivery order valued at $17.6 million under the BIG SAFARI program on July 2, 2021, with performance concluding on July 31, 2024. This Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract was funded by the Aeronautical Systems Center, a Defense agency, with work performed in Greenville, Texas. The award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting L3Harris's competitive standing as a large business. BIG SAFARI is a classified Air Force program historically focused on rapid development and deployment of advanced reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, often involving specialized aircraft modifications and electronic warfare systems. L3Harris leveraged an established $500 million Basic Ordering Agreement with the Aeronautical Systems Center to execute this delivery order, demonstrating the company's role as a preferred contractor for complex defense technology solutions.
The contract incorporated multiple subcontractors reflecting the sophisticated nature of BIG SAFARI work. Key subcontractors included Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) for radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications; Viasat Inc. for aircraft manufacturing support; Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for aircraft manufacturing integration; Persistent Systems LLC for tactical communications and networking; and several smaller specialized suppliers including Aeronix Inc., Northern Wings Repair Inc., Automated Business Power Inc., and Inmarsat Government Inc. This diverse subcontractor base underscores the interdisciplinary requirements of advanced aerospace and defense programs, combining satellite communications, electronic warfare, precision manufacturing, and specialized avionics systems to support national security objectives.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Fcn, Inc. | $67,613 | |
| Caci Photonics, LLC | $80,000 | |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | $225,000 | |
| Northern Wings Repair, Inc. | $62,675 | |
| Viasat Inc. | $218,680 | |
| Persistent Systems LLC | $198,090 | |
| BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. | $2,236,660 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA862021F4822?
FA862021F4822 was awarded to L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. by AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) on July 2, 2021.
How much is contract FA862021F4822 worth?
The government has obligated $17,510,285 on FA862021F4822. Its current value, with exercised options, is $17,643,885.
Which agency awarded contract FA862021F4822?
AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) awarded FA862021F4822, with funding from Aeronautical Systems Center (Air Force Materiel Command).
Is contract FA862021F4822 an order under another contract?
Yes. FA862021F4822 is a delivery order under FA862016G3027, a basic ordering agreement.
Was contract FA862021F4822 competed?
The extent of competition for FA862021F4822 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.
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