A-10 Weapon System Sustainment and Development

Award Date 6/12/2009
Last Date To Order 6/9/2019
Shared Ceiling $1.6B
Federal Agency
AFLCMC Hill AFB
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Predecessor
Not listed
Successors

The A-10 Weapon System Sustainment and Development Master IDIQ contract, awarded by the 538th ACSG, provides comprehensive support for sustaining and modifying all configurations of the A-10 aircraft. The contract is designed to address the unique challenges of maintaining mission capability for an aging aircraft expected to remain in Air Force inventory until at least 2028. Task orders under this vehicle primarily focus on two key areas: sustainment and development requirements, encompassing engineering services, modernization efforts, and lifecycle support for the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft.

Task orders under this IDIQ consistently demonstrate a focus on engineering services, aircraft system improvements, and technical support, with values ranging from approximately $27,000 to $45 million. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation emerges as a primary contractor, winning multiple delivery orders for activities such as aircraft legacy wing tooling, prototype testing, and modernization support. The contract vehicle consistently uses no set-aside designations and involves the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center, with most task orders priced as firm fixed price or cost plus fixed fee. Delivery orders typically span 1-3 years and cover diverse technical scopes including reliability centered maintenance, electronic warfare system sustainment, navigation system improvements, and engineering development services for the A-10 aircraft platform.

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