Indefinite Delivery Contract FA852224D0006

This federal contract IDV award to Stellant Systems Inc., doing business as Electron Devices, is for the repair of Band 5 Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs) for the ALQ-161 system aboard B-1 aircraft. The $3,784,386 firm fixed-price delivery order was awarded on September 30, 2024 by the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC). Electron Devices, a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, is a key supplier of advanced microwave amplification technology supporting critical communications and electronics sustainment requirements across multiple military branches. The contract does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting the specialized manufacturing capabilities required for these TWT products. Electron Devices has previously received other significant indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) awards from the Air Force and Navy to provide TWT testing, repair, and new production services for aircraft such as the F-16 and F-18.

The original solicitation was a notice of intent for a sole source acquisition, as Stellant Systems, Inc. was deemed the only qualified source possessing the internal drawings and data necessary to support the specialized ALQ-161 Band 5 TWT repair requirements. The solicitation invited capability statements, proposals, or quotations from responsible sources, with the government retaining discretion over whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on the responses received. This contract is part of the Air Force's efforts to maintain and upgrade critical military platforms including aircraft, ships, and ground-based systems through the procurement of advanced electronic components and repair services.