Repair of low altitude navigation and targeting infrared for night (lantirn) an/AAQ-13 radar pressurization units.
Ended Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA853920D0017
- Awardee
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Elbitamerica, Inc. UEI QP32A82TA5G8 Part of Elbit Systems LTD
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 5 $571,278 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Repair of the Radar Pressurizing Unit (RPU) in support LANTIRN AN/AAQ-13 Sytem Pre-Solicitation · FA853919R0018 · Posted May 22, 2019
- Repair of the Radar Pressurizing Unit (RPU) in support LANTIRN AN/AAQ- Solicitation · Posted Jun 22, 2020
- Combined order value
- $571,278 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 59% used
- $974,744.25
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- PSC
- J058 Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Communication, Detection, And Coherent Radiation Equipment
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- 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
The Air Force Sustainment Center awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $974,744.25 to Elbitamerica, Inc. on September 28, 2020, for the repair and sustainment of Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) AN/AAQ-13 radar pressurization units. The contract, which extends through September 27, 2025, was awarded without set-asides, reflecting the specialized technical expertise required for this critical avionics repair work. Elbitamerica, a foreign-owned subsidiary of Israeli-based Elbit Systems LTD Aerospace Division located in Talladega, Alabama, specializes in repair, modernization, and sustainment services for advanced military aircraft avionics systems and sensor components. The LANTIRN system represents a vital targeting and navigation capability utilized by U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft during night operations and adverse weather conditions, with pressurization units serving as essential components for maintaining system operability in varied operational environments.
Five delivery orders issued under this IDV through August 2025 demonstrate sustained Air Force reliance on Elbitamerica's repair capabilities, with individual task order values ranging from $104,601.35 to $136,373.79, collectively totaling approximately $589,658.38. All delivery orders are firm fixed-price contracts performed in Talladega, Alabama, with completion dates spanning from May 2023 through August 2026. The consistent issuance of task orders across multiple fiscal years—spanning from May 2022 through August 2025—underscores the Air Force Sustainment Center's continued dependence on Elbitamerica's specialized technical capabilities for sustaining this legacy avionics infrastructure. Elbitamerica's established role as a primary repair contractor within the Air Force supply chain aligns with the company's broader portfolio of Indefinite Delivery Contracts across multiple military branches for repairing critical aircraft systems including heads-up displays, radar systems, and multifunctional color displays for platforms such as the F-16, A-10, and C-130.
Task orders
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Novation Agreement | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA853920D0017?
FA853920D0017 was awarded to Elbitamerica, Inc. by Air Force Sustainment Center (Air Force Materiel Command) on September 28, 2020.
How much is contract FA853920D0017 worth?
Orders under FA853920D0017 have obligated $571,278. FA853920D0017's own ceiling is $974,744.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA853920D0017?
5 orders have been placed under FA853920D0017, the latest on August 14, 2025.
Who can order from contract FA853920D0017?
FA853920D0017 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract FA853920D0017 competed?
The extent of competition for FA853920D0017 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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