Indefinite Delivery Contract FA825118D0008

This indefinite delivery contract awarded by the U.S. Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Ogden Air Logistics Complex to BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc. supports the sustainment and modernization of the F-16 Viper fighter jet platform. The contract has a $12.4 million ceiling value and a performance period running through August 2023. As the prime contractor, BAE Systems provides specialized maintenance gear, test equipment, aircraft components, and logistics services to enable flight line operations for U.S. and international F-16 fleets through the Foreign Military Sales program. Key subcontractors like Pacific Star Communications, Inc. and Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Division supply electronic units and interface adapters integrated into the solutions delivered by BAE Systems. The contract does not utilize any set-aside designations, indicating BAE Systems' competitive position in the federal defense market. The task orders awarded under this IDV, valued between $100,000 to $800,000, demonstrate the diverse range of repair, upgrade, and support services required to maintain the operational readiness of the F-16 Viper fleet.

The original solicitation, issued in 2017, outlined the U.S. Air Force's requirement for specialized adapter assemblies that enable aircraft-to-laptop computer interfaces for loading operational flight programs and diagnostic data on F-16 aircraft. The adapter assemblies, identified by national stock numbers, were to be delivered with varying lead times to support both urgent and routine maintenance and upgrades. While the initial solicitation focused on these specific adapter components, the resulting indefinite delivery contract provides a flexible procurement vehicle for BAE Systems to deliver a broader scope of F-16 sustainment services and equipment over an extended period.