The Department of the Air Force awarded a single-award indefinite delivery contract to The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC (APL), a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center, with a ceiling value of $250,000,000. The contract, which does not utilize a set-aside, has a period of performance through July 31, 2025 and is titled "JHU APL IDIQ." Under this IDIQ vehicle, the Air Force has placed numerous delivery orders with APL to provide air warfare systems, modeling and simulation analysis, and other research and development services in support of the Air Force's science and technology programs. The delivery orders range in value from approximately $84,000 to nearly $49 million, with the majority utilizing cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structures. APL, which is a subsidiary of The Johns Hopkins University, will perform the contracted work at its facility in Laurel, Maryland. The contracted services leverage APL's specialized capabilities in areas like defense technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and systems integration to meet the Air Force's requirements.
The scope of the contracted work includes the design, development, and testing of air warfare systems; modeling and simulation analysis in support of broader Air Force research and technology initiatives; and the provision of other technical services and solutions as ordered by the Air Force. The contract supports the Air Force's science and technology priorities, with a focus on advancing air dominance, long-range strike, and other critical air warfare capabilities. Through the use of this IDIQ vehicle, the Air Force is able to quickly acquire specialized research and development expertise from qualified vendors like APL to meet its evolving mission needs.
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