Training and readiness testbed operations
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA865023F6536
- Awardee
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CAE USA Inc. UEI HVQBAL5E7R23 Part of CAE Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $7,015,965
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- FA865023S6536 Solicitation number
- Contract value 91% obligated
- $7,699,802.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 95% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Arlington, TX 76011, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $760,206 | |
| Funding Only Action | $360,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $311,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $375,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $299,999 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,500,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $750,347 | |
| Funding Only Action | $75,000 | |
| Original award | $1,484,413 |
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About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $7.7M cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order to CAE USA Inc.'s Link Training & Simulation Division for Training and Readiness Testbed (TART) Operations, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026. The contract, which commenced on May 12, 2023, carries no small business set-aside designation and is performed in Arlington, Texas. This delivery order likely supports the Air Force Research Laboratory's mission to develop and validate advanced training technologies and operational readiness assessment capabilities through testbed operations. CAE USA Inc., a subsidiary of Canadian-based CAE Inc., is a large established defense contractor specializing in comprehensive training solutions, simulation technologies, and engineering support for the Department of Defense.
The contract engages four subcontractors to support specific technical and operational requirements: Leidos, Inc. (doing business as SAIC) provides labor and fee support; Aptima Inc., a small business specializing in human-centered research and cognitive modeling, contributes labor and fee expertise; Cubic Defense Applications, Inc. supplies labor, fees, and travel services; and Mvrsimulation Inc., a small business specializing in virtual reality simulation software, provides maintenance and software licensing for its Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) platform. This multi-team approach leverages CAE's simulation and training system integration capabilities combined with specialized expertise in advanced visualization technologies, human performance optimization, and defense training systems integration, enabling the Air Force Research Laboratory to maintain and operate a comprehensive testbed environment for evaluating emerging training methodologies and technologies.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Leidos, Inc. | $32,000 | |
| Aptima Inc. | $55,000 | |
| Cubic Defense Applications, Inc. | $99,671 | |
| Mvrsimulation Inc. | $112,500 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA865023F6536?
FA865023F6536 was awarded to CAE USA Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on May 12, 2023.
How much is contract FA865023F6536 worth?
The government has obligated $7,015,965 on FA865023F6536. Its current value, with exercised options, is $7,699,802.
Is contract FA865023F6536 an order under another contract?
Yes. FA865023F6536 is a delivery order under FA865022D6400, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract FA865023F6536 competed?
The extent of competition for FA865023F6536 was full and open competition.
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