Adaptive technologies for force readiness
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA865022D6400
- Awardee
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CAE USA Inc. UEI HVQBAL5E7R23 Part of CAE Inc.
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 5 $25,756,772 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- FA865021S6279 Solicitation number
- Combined order value
- $27,785,121 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 84% complete
- IDV ceiling 26% used
- $99,000,000.00
- Maximum order
- $15,000,000.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Legislative mandates
-
- 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 an indefinite-delivery contract to CAE USA Inc.'s Link Training & Simulation Division on September 21, 2022, with a $99 million ceiling under a single-award structure. The contract, titled Adaptive Technologies for Force Readiness, carries no set-aside designation and runs through August 5, 2027.
Work is performed in Arlington, Texas. The IDIQ funds research and development in advanced training technologies, simulation engineering, cognitive performance modeling, and human-machine teaming capabilities to support Air Force operational readiness and force performance optimization.
Five delivery orders have been issued under this IDIQ as of the source date. The Applied Proficiency Technologies order (September 21, 2022, $8.093 million, completion December 21, 2026) and Human and Machine Co-Learning Task Order 04 (September 21, 2022, $3.995 million, completion December 21, 2026) both carry cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing and engage subcontractors including Aptima Inc. (small business, human-centered research and cognitive modeling). The Multiscale Models for Cognitive Performance delivery order (October 17, 2022, $3.999 million, completion January 14, 2027) leverages DCS Corporation (doing business as Infoscitex Corp), Aptima Inc., UAS Consulting Group LLC, and Tier 1 Performance Solutions LLC. Training and Readiness Testbed Operations (May 12, 2023, $7.7 million, completion December 31, 2026) engages Leidos, Aptima Inc., Cubic Defense Applications Inc., and Mvrsimulation Inc. (small business, virtual reality simulation software). A fifth order for Teachable Models for Training (March 9, 2023, $3.996 million, completion May 13, 2027) is also outstanding.
CAE USA is a large, Canadian-owned defense contractor competing full-and-open without set-asides, with concentrated customer presence in Air Force and Navy training programs.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training and readiness testbed operations | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $7,015,965 | |
| Teachable models for training | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $3,393,000 | |
| Multiscale models for cognitive perfromance | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $3,927,194 | |
| Human and machine CO-learning | Defense Contract Management Agency | $3,327,433 | |
| Applied proficiency technologies | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $8,093,180 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Aptima Inc. | $43,292 | |
| BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. | $74,400 | |
| Leidos, Inc. | $32,000 | |
| Aptima Inc. | $55,000 | |
| Parallax Advanced Research Corp | $50,000 | |
| Tier 1 Performance Solutions LLC | $35,000 | |
| UAS Consulting Group LLC | $60,000 | |
| Aptima Inc. | $76,000 | |
| Cubic Defense Applications, Inc. | $99,671 | |
| Mvrsimulation Inc. | $112,500 | |
| Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc. | $30,910 | |
| Aptima Inc. | $40,000 | |
| DCS Corporation | $86,000 | |
| DCS Corporation | $86,000 |
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA865022D6400?
FA865022D6400 was awarded to CAE USA Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on September 21, 2022.
How much is contract FA865022D6400 worth?
Orders under FA865022D6400 have obligated $25,756,772. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $27,785,121. FA865022D6400's own ceiling is $99,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $15,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA865022D6400?
5 orders have been placed under FA865022D6400, the latest on May 12, 2023.
Who can order from contract FA865022D6400?
FA865022D6400 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract FA865022D6400 competed?
The extent of competition for FA865022D6400 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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