Repair of the KC-135 attitude indicator
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA811723D0004
- Awardee
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Acron Aviation, Inc. UEI JXBJK7KZBLF9 Part of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 4 $5,147,618 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Repair of KC-135 Attitude Indicator Pre-Solicitation · FA811722R0002 · Posted Dec 17, 2021
- Combined order value
- $5,147,618 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 92% complete
- IDV ceiling 76% used
- $6,744,256.47
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
Acron Aviation, Inc., a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $6.74 million by the Air Force Sustainment Center on February 24, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of February 23, 2027. The contract, which employed no set-aside designation, establishes a firm fixed-price framework for the repair of KC-135 Attitude Indicator systems. Performance is conducted at Acron Aviation's facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The attitude indicator is a critical flight instrument that provides pilots with aircraft orientation information relative to the horizon, essential for safe operation of the KC-135 Stratotanker, a strategic air refueling platform central to U.S. Air Force operations. The original solicitation was posted as a pre-solicitation notice on December 17, 2021, with a due date of January 28, 2022.
Three delivery orders have been issued against this indefinite delivery contract, with cumulative obligations exceeding $3.3 million. The first delivery order, awarded June 8, 2023 for $1.36 million, was completed by November 30, 2024. Subsequent delivery orders were awarded May 29, 2025 for $1.88 million with completion by August 31, 2026, and November 3, 2025 for $458.1 thousand with completion by January 3, 2026. Acron Aviation, leveraging its parent company L3Harris Technologies' substantial technological capabilities, operates as a critical supplier of specialized avionics and aviation component repair services to multiple Department of Defense agencies. The company's established track record as an original equipment manufacturer and sole-source provider for mission-critical aviation systems positions it to support the Air Force Sustainment Center's requirement to maintain operational readiness of the KC-135 fleet through responsive and cost-certain repair sustainment services.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of the KC- 135 attitude indicator | Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) | $1,496,460 | |
| Repair of the KC-135 attitude indicator | Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) | $420,458 | |
| Repair of the KC-135 attitude indicator | Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) | $1,876,021 | |
| Repair of the KC-135 attitude indicator | Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) | $1,354,679 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Vendor DUNS or Name Change - Non-Novation | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA811723D0004?
FA811723D0004 was awarded to Acron Aviation, Inc. by Air Force Sustainment Center (Air Force Materiel Command) on February 24, 2023.
How much is contract FA811723D0004 worth?
Orders under FA811723D0004 have obligated $5,147,618. FA811723D0004's own ceiling is $6,744,256.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA811723D0004?
4 orders have been placed under FA811723D0004, the latest on March 31, 2026.
Who can order from contract FA811723D0004?
FA811723D0004 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract FA811723D0004 competed?
The extent of competition for FA811723D0004 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.
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