Fighter jet services - type III and type IV aircraft
Ended Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N0042121D0008
- Awardee
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Airborne Tactical Advantage Co LLC UEI LHYAP8Y7N4M3 Part of Textron Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 96 $351,666,272 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Industry Day Notification for SOLICITATION N00421-19-R-0011, FLEET FIGHTER JET SERVICES Pre-Solicitation · N0042119R0011 · Posted Oct 30, 2018
- Fighter Jet Services Solicitation · Posted Apr 8, 2020
- FLEET FIGHTER JET SERVICES (FJS) Pre-Solicitation Pre-Solicitation · Posted Jul 8, 2019
- Combined order value
- $348,484,344 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 80% used
- $441,583,013.00
- Maximum order
- $441,583,013.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Naval Air Warfare Center awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $441.6 million to Airborne Tactical Advantage Co LLC (ATAC), a subsidiary of Textron Inc., effective from November 18, 2020, through November 17, 2025. This contract procures fleet fighter jet services utilizing contractor-owned and operated aircraft to support airborne threat simulation, adversary air training, and tactical air control operations for the Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, and Department of the Air Force. The contract covers Type III and Type IV aircraft operations configured for various mission profiles, including F-16 chase services, combat system ship qualification trials, naval surface warfare testing, and advanced weapons laboratory missions. The contract is performed at multiple locations, with the primary place of performance in Newport News, Virginia. No set-aside designation was utilized for this award, reflecting ATAC's status as an established large defense contractor.
Delivery orders issued under this IDIQ vehicle address specific operational and training requirements across naval and defense aviation programs. Representative task orders documented include approximately $6.2 million in funding to support Marine Forces Pacific operations, $10.4 million for Commander Naval Air Forces operations, $24.8 million for Type III aircraft operating costs, and numerous smaller orders supporting specialized missions such as F-16 chase support for Slovakia and Bulgaria, ship qualification testing, and integrated system testing. Task orders employ firm fixed-price pricing structures and typically specify completion dates between May 2024 and November 2025. ATAC leverages its fleet of fighter and training aircraft, experienced pilot staff, and maintenance capabilities to deliver comprehensive aviation support services. The contractor also holds a concurrent $5.7 billion multiple-award IDIQ with the Air Force's Air Combat Command for Adversary Air Support and Close Air Support services, positioning ATAC as a critical provider of specialized tactical airborne services across multiple service branches and defense agencies.
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N0042121D0008?
N0042121D0008 was awarded to Airborne Tactical Advantage Co LLC by Naval Air Warfare Center (Naval Air Systems Command) on November 18, 2020.
How much is contract N0042121D0008 worth?
Orders under N0042121D0008 have obligated $351,666,272. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $348,484,344. N0042121D0008's own ceiling is $441,583,013. A single order can be worth up to $441,583,013.
How many orders have been placed under contract N0042121D0008?
96 orders have been placed under N0042121D0008, the latest on October 25, 2025.
Who can order from contract N0042121D0008?
N0042121D0008 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract N0042121D0008 competed?
The extent of competition for N0042121D0008 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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