Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE4A722D5064

Thales Defense & Security Inc. (doing business as Thales Communications Inc.) was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on November 22, 2021, with a ceiling value of $250,000 and an ultimate completion date of November 21, 2026. The contract is for the supply of Modification Kit, Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, with all work to be performed in Clarksburg, Maryland. As a foreign-owned, for-profit manufacturer and subsidiary of the global Thales Group, the contractor brings extensive experience in producing advanced communications, electronics, defense, aerospace, and security solutions for the U.S. federal government. The contract was not designated as a set-aside for small businesses, reflecting Thales' status as a large manufacturer with established capabilities in delivering specialized defense components.

Since the award date, 18 delivery orders have been issued against this IDC, ranging in value from $2,925 to $6,210 per order, with cumulative obligations totaling approximately $62,274. These delivery orders span from November 2021 through August 2025, demonstrating ongoing procurement of AI modification kits to support Department of Defense aviation missions and modernization efforts. The firm fixed-price delivery orders maintain consistent work location in Clarksburg, Maryland, and reflect DLA Aviation's continued reliance on Thales to supply critical modification kits that enhance or upgrade artificial intelligence capabilities within defense aviation platforms. The consistent pattern and frequency of orders indicate this IDC serves as a flexible mechanism for DLA Aviation to efficiently procure specialized electronic and communications components in support of military operational readiness.