Applied Technologies for Landing Systems (ATLAS) 2.5 (ATLAS 2.5)

The Applied Technologies for Landing Systems (ATLAS) 2.5 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a United States Air Force (USAF) engineering services vehicle focused on landing gear and aircraft wheel/brake system redesign and improvement. The contract supports critical engineering services for multiple aircraft platforms, primarily targeting landing system components that require technical assessment, redesign, and performance optimization. Task orders under this contract involve comprehensive engineering evaluations, system upgrade analyses, and technical redesign efforts for various military aircraft landing systems and associated mechanical components.

The task orders under ATLAS 2.5 demonstrate a consistent pattern of engineering services for multiple aircraft platforms including F-15, F-16, C-130, B-52, KC-135, A-10, and C-5 aircraft systems. Task order values range from approximately $264,000 to $6.7 million, with typical contract durations spanning 1-3 years. The contract appears to primarily support the Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Sustainment Center, with all task orders using firm fixed price arrangements and no specific small business set-aside designations. Most task orders focus on specific technical challenges such as landing gear component redesigns, wheel and brake system improvements, antiskid software updates, and structural integrity assessments. The work is predominantly performed through engineering analysis, with locations suggested to include various technical facilities supporting aircraft maintenance and engineering.