Interactive communication navigation and identification (CNI) radio frequency (RF) environment simulator (icres) prototype project

Active Other Transaction Agreement Awarded Last action

Contract number
N004212490004
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$4,867,280

Award facts

Contract value 48% obligated
  • $4,867,279.50 Current, with exercised options
  • $10,157,685.57 Potential, with all options
Completion date 99% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
Not on record
Competition
Competed Program Solicitation
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Herndon, VA 20170, USA
Primary consortia member
Consortium Management Group, Inc.

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00005 · Extend the term of the agreement from 31 july 2026 to 31 october 2026 at no additional cost to the government. Also recognizes the performer's name change… $0
Funding Only Action P00004 · RE-align clin 0002 milestone no. 1 to clin 0001 and renumber IT to milestones no. 7; fully fund clin 0001 milestone no. 7 in the amount of $1,193,418.31; and… $1,193,418
Other Administrative Action P00003 · The purpose of this modification is to extend the term of the agreement from december 31, 2025 to april 30, 2026; at no additional cost to the government. $0
Other Administrative Action P00002 · The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance from september 30, 2025, to december 31, 2025, at no additional cost to the government. $0
Funding Only Action P00001 · 1)incremental and fully fund clin 0001 in the amount of $1,173,861.19 2) extend POP to september 30, 2025 3) update the SOW and DD254 4) incorporate two… $1,173,861
Original award $2,500,000

About this award

Naval Air Warfare Center awarded an Other Transaction Agreement to Blackhorse, A Parsons LLC valued at $10,157,685.57 on August 27, 2024, for the Interactive Communication Navigation and Identification (CNI) Radio Frequency (RF) Environment Simulator (ICRES) Prototype Project. This OTA sits outside the Federal Acquisition Regulation and operates under statutory authority for prototype development.

The agreement is managed through Consortium Management Group, Inc. (CMG Networks) as the primary consortia member, which functions as the OTA consortium administrator. The solicitation supports Combat Identification/Identification Friend or Foe (CID/IFF) capability development under Defense Acquisition Program Number 423 within the Major Capability Acquisition pathway.

The original period of performance extended to July 31, 2026. An extension subsequently moved the ultimate completion date to October 31, 2026, at no additional cost to the government. The source also reflects Blackhorse's corporate name change from Blackhorse, A Parsons Company to Blackhorse A Parsons LLC.

Place of performance is Herndon, Virginia. Blackhorse is a for-profit technology subsidiary of Parsons Corporation with expertise in advanced communication systems, electronic warfare training, and specialized research and development. The company operates as a prime contractor on this effort independent of small-business set-asides or socioeconomic designations.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract N004212490004?

N004212490004 was awarded to Blackhorse, A Parsons LLC by Naval Air Warfare Center (Naval Air Systems Command) on August 27, 2024.

How much is contract N004212490004 worth?

The government has obligated $4,867,280 on N004212490004. Its potential value, with all options, is $10,157,686.

Was contract N004212490004 competed?

The extent of competition for N004212490004 was competed.

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