Data link enterprise
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA872618D0010
- Awardee
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L3 Technologies, Inc. UEI FRJQGQHDX4J3 Part of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 4 $71,577,331 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- FA872617R0004 Solicitation number
- Data Link Enterprise (DLE) Award Notice · Posted Nov 7, 2016
- Combined order value
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- $73,382,951 Current, with exercised options
- $110,542,116 Potential, with all options
- Last date to order 88% complete
- IDV ceiling 3% used
- $2,835,000,000.00
- Maximum order
- $2,835,000,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Electronic Systems Center Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- 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 · 10 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Data Link Enterprise (DLE) is a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $2.835 billion, awarded on January 9, 2018, with an ultimate completion date of January 8, 2028. L3 Technologies, Inc., operating through its Communication Systems-West Division, serves as the prime contractor under this vehicle, which is funded by the Electronic Systems Center (ESC), a subordinate command of the United States Air Force. The contract carries no set-aside designation, reflecting L3 Technologies' status as a large business contractor. Work is performed primarily in Salt Lake City, Utah. The DLE master contract provides the Air Force with flexible acquisition authority for tactical data link systems, secure communications infrastructure, and advanced network capabilities supporting multi-domain military operations. As an indefinite delivery vehicle, DLE establishes the contractual framework and ceiling under which the Air Force issues delivery orders for specific projects and requirements as operational needs emerge throughout the contract period.
Delivery orders issued under DLE demonstrate the breadth of tactical communications modernization efforts being executed. Notable task orders include a $59.7 million firm fixed-price delivery order for the Common Tactical Edge Network (CTEN) program awarded July 11, 2022, supporting development and integration of secure, interoperable edge network capabilities; a $13.4 million delivery order for Common Data Link Code Division Multi-Access network capabilities awarded June 22, 2022; and a $37.2 million cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order for the BIFROST Protected Tactical Waveform awarded April 22, 2020. These orders collectively reflect Air Force investment in secure, jam-resistant digital communications systems essential for tactical operations across air, land, and sea platforms. L3 Technologies leverages its extensive portfolio in military communications modernization, including expertise with the Multifunctional Information Distribution System program and tactical data link initiatives, while engaging internal L3Harris divisions and external subcontractors to execute complex systems architecture development, software engineering, and integration activities required under each delivery order.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common tactial edge network | Air Force | $23,359,986 | |
| Common data link (CDL) code division multi-access (cdma) net | Air Force | $11,046,981 | |
| Bifrost protected tactical waveform | AFLCMC Hanscom AFB | $37,165,365 | |
| Defense logistics enterprise, post award conference | AFLCMC Hanscom AFB | $5,000 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
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Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Tevet LLC | $70,739 | |
| L3 Technologies, Inc. | $330,000 | |
| L3 Technologies, Inc. | $82,500 | |
| L3 Technologies, Inc. | $82,500 | |
| L3 Technologies, Inc. | $800,000 | |
| L3 Technologies, Inc. | $149,000 | |
| L3 Technologies, Inc. | $110,000 | |
| L3 Technologies, Inc. | $56,182 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA872618D0010?
FA872618D0010 was awarded to L3 Technologies, Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on January 9, 2018.
How much is contract FA872618D0010 worth?
Orders under FA872618D0010 have obligated $71,577,331. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $73,382,951. Their combined potential value, with all options, is $110,542,116. FA872618D0010's own ceiling is $2,835,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $2,835,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA872618D0010?
4 orders have been placed under FA872618D0010, the latest on July 11, 2022.
Which agency awarded contract FA872618D0010?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA872618D0010, with funding from Electronic Systems Center (Air Force Materiel Command).
Who can order from contract FA872618D0010?
FA872618D0010 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract.
Is contract FA872618D0010 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. FA872618D0010 is part of Data Link Enterprise.
Was contract FA872618D0010 competed?
The extent of competition for FA872618D0010 was full and open competition. The government received 10 offers.
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