Aircraft Prototype Facility R&D T&E 2011-2016

Award Date 8/24/2011
Last Date To Order 12/29/2018
Shared Ceiling $220M
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Predecessor
Not listed
Successors

The Aircraft Prototype Facility Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (R&D T&E) 2011-2016 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract was awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to support rapid prototyping and systems engineering solutions for naval aviation platforms. The contract's primary mission is to fulfill warfighter needs through innovative technical development, with a focus on prototype design, validation, and evaluation of advanced aviation technologies and components. The vehicle enables NAVAIR to quickly procure specialized research and development services across multiple task areas related to aircraft systems, mission equipment, and technological upgrades.

The task orders under this IDIQ consistently demonstrate a focus on naval aircraft prototype development, with values ranging from approximately $25,000 to over $34 million. Prime contractors frequently include small businesses such as J.F. Taylor, Inc., Coherent Technical Services, Inc., Dayton T. Brown, Inc., and Strata-G Solutions, LLC. The majority of delivery orders are cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts, with many set aside for total small business participation. Typical task order scopes include initial prototype design and validation, mission system modifications, fleet evaluation units, specific aircraft component upgrades (such as for the KC-130J, MH-60R, and V-22 platforms), and technology integration efforts. Performance locations appear to be concentrated in Maryland, Alabama, and New York, with work primarily supporting the Department of the Navy's aviation modernization and capability enhancement initiatives.

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