Databus cybersecurity upgrade to secure the MIL-STD_1553 databus from cyberattacks for the f-16 USAF fleet.
Ended Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA823225DB011
- Awardee
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Shift5, Inc. UEI XJKYQJGYDKM7
- Awarding agency
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AFLCMC Hill AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 1 $9,591,642 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- F-16 MIL-STD-1553 Intrusion Detection Prevention Hardware Sources Sought/RFI Pre-Solicitation · FA823225RB013 · Posted Oct 31, 2024
- Combined order value
- $9,591,642 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 97% used
- $9,900,000.00
- Maximum order
- $9,600,000.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Ogden Air Logistics Complex Air Logistics Complexes, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 334412 Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 3 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Order Dependent (IDV only)
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The U.S. Air Force Ogden Air Logistics Complex awarded a single-award indefinite-delivery contract to Shift5, Inc. on September 26, 2025, with a ceiling of $9.9 million for databus cybersecurity upgrade development to secure the MIL-STD-1553 databus from cyberattacks across the F-16 USAF fleet. The contract carries a total small business set-aside.
Work is performed in Chantilly, Virginia. The contract runs through September 25, 2026, with a period of performance extending to March 31, 2027 based on the task order issued under this vehicle.
The originating requirement, posted as a Request for Information on October 31, 2024, sought an Intrusion Detection System and Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS) capability for the MIL-STD-1553 data bus to harden Block 40/42/50/52 F-16 aircraft against cyber-attacks. The Air Force conducted market research through December 2, 2024, to identify capable vendors.
On September 26, 2025, the Air Force issued a $9.6 million firm fixed-price delivery order under this IDIQ to Shift5, Inc. for databus cybersecurity upgrade development, with completion targeted for March 31, 2027. This delivery order represents the primary execution activity currently visible under this vehicle. Shift5 brings prior experience developing cyber protection systems for the F-22 fighter aircraft and establishing observability and intrusion detection capabilities for aerospace platforms.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Databus cybersecurity upgrade to secure the MIL-STD_1553 databus from cyberattacks for the f-16 USAF fleet. | AFLCMC Hill AFB | $9,591,642 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA823225DB011?
FA823225DB011 was awarded to Shift5, Inc. by AFLCMC Hill AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) on September 26, 2025.
How much is contract FA823225DB011 worth?
Orders under FA823225DB011 have obligated $9,591,642. FA823225DB011's own ceiling is $9,900,000. A single order can be worth up to $9,600,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA823225DB011?
1 order has been placed under FA823225DB011, the latest on September 26, 2025.
Which agency awarded contract FA823225DB011?
AFLCMC Hill AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) awarded FA823225DB011, with funding from Ogden Air Logistics Complex (Air Logistics Complexes).
Who can order from contract FA823225DB011?
FA823225DB011 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract FA823225DB011 competed?
The extent of competition for FA823225DB011 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 3 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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