Aerospace systems technology research and assessment (astra) aerospace technologies development and test (atdt)
Ended Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA865021D2602
- Awardee
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DCS Corporation UEI FJS8P9C6B368
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 3 $60,105,822 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Aerospace Systems Technology Research & Assessment (ASTRA) Special Notice · FA865020S2610 · Posted Jan 21, 2020
- Aerospace Systems Technology Research & Assessment (ASTRA) Pre-Solicitation · Posted Sep 30, 2020
- Combined order value
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- $94,374,306 Current, with exercised options
- $100,992,242 Potential, with all options
- Last date to order
- IDV ceiling 25% used
- $243,050,000.00
- Maximum order
- $20,000,000.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a single-award indefinite-delivery contract to DCS Corporation on May 14, 2021, for aerospace systems technology research and assessment with a ceiling of $243.05 million and ultimate completion date of May 14, 2028.
The contract, titled Aerospace Systems Technology Research and Assessment (ASTRA) Aerospace Technologies Development and Testing (ATDT), carries no set-aside designation. Place of performance is Franconia, Virginia.
The originating solicitation addressed the Air Force Research Laboratory's decision to separate its prior single-award IDIQ into two dedicated vehicles — one for Aerospace Technology Development and Testing and one for Multi-Domain Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis — sharing a single cost ceiling under the same acquisition. An Associate Contractor Agreement between the two awardees was required due to the interrelated research areas.
Under this IDIQ, the Air Force Research Laboratory has issued three notable delivery orders to DCS Corporation. A $51.6 million delivery order awarded May 14, 2021, covers control automation research encompassing autonomous safety-critical systems, autonomous mission-critical systems, autonomy test and evaluation, air-launched off-board operations, and manned-unmanned teaming, with subcontractors including Michigan State University, University of California Santa Cruz, ADA Core Technologies, Juliahub Inc., and Parallax Advanced Research Corp. A $19 million delivery order issued November 16, 2021, addresses autonomous control systems technology research and development with performance through March 1, 2027, performed at Franconia, Virginia, with Parallax Advanced Research Corp as a named subcontractor. A $30.3 million delivery order awarded February 16, 2026, focuses on teaming of humans and unmanned networked drone research with completion by May 12, 2028, performed at Franconia, Virginia, with Patchplus Consulting Inc., a women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business, as key subcontractor. All delivery orders employ cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing with no set-asides.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaming of humans and unmanned networked drone research | Air Force | $12,495,751 | |
| Control automation research, autonomous control systems tech | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $15,105,977 | |
| Aerospace systems technology research and assessment (astra) aerospace technologies development and testing (atdt)… | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $32,504,093 |
Transactions
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| Novation Agreement | $0 | |
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Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Patchplus Consulting Inc. | $99,474 | |
| Michigan State University | $240,000 | |
| University Of California Santa Cruz | $372,466 | |
| Juliahub, Inc. | $399,956 | |
| Parallax Advanced Research Corp | $585,418 | |
| ADA Core Technologies, Inc. | $1,019,911 | |
| Parallax Advanced Research Corp | $4,892,129 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA865021D2602?
FA865021D2602 was awarded to DCS Corporation by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on May 14, 2021.
How much is contract FA865021D2602 worth?
Orders under FA865021D2602 have obligated $60,105,822. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $94,374,306. Their combined potential value, with all options, is $100,992,242. FA865021D2602's own ceiling is $243,050,000. A single order can be worth up to $20,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA865021D2602?
3 orders have been placed under FA865021D2602, the latest on February 16, 2026.
Who can order from contract FA865021D2602?
FA865021D2602 is a single award indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract FA865021D2602 competed?
The extent of competition for FA865021D2602 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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