Vertex Aerospace LLC
Vertex Aerospace LLC is a large, for-profit limited liability company based in Madison, Mississippi, specializing in comprehensive aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for U.S. defense agencies and federal government entities. As a subsidiary of RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon Technologies), the company provides a wide range of technical and engineering services across multiple military and government platforms. Vertex Aerospace delivers critical support solutions including aircraft maintenance, logistics, engineering, technical services, and mission-critical support for various military aircraft platforms such as the C-12, C-130J, KC-10, T-45 Goshawk, and F-5 aircraft.
Through its extensive federal contract awards, Vertex Aerospace has consistently demonstrated capabilities in providing comprehensive aviation support services across multiple domains. The company has been awarded numerous delivery order contracts from agencies including the Naval Air Systems Command, U.S. Marine Corps, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, and Space and Missile Systems Center. These contracts have encompassed a diverse range of services, including aircraft maintenance, engine overhauls, propeller repairs, scheduled depot inspections, logistics support, and technical publication updates. Vertex Aerospace frequently partners with subcontractors like Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic, Textron Aviation, Collins Aerospace, and S & K Logistics Services LLC to deliver comprehensive maintenance capabilities. Most of these contracts are not set aside for small businesses, reflecting Vertex Aerospace's status as a large, established defense contractor.
While the provided documentation does not extensively detail federal grant awards, there is evidence of Vertex Aerospace participating in grant-related activities. Specifically, the company has been identified as a subrecipient on a NASA grant, with a notable sub grant award from Southwest Research Institute for spacecraft thermal analysis and oversight. This suggests the company has capabilities that extend beyond traditional aviation maintenance into specialized scientific and technical domains, potentially supporting research and development initiatives across federal agencies.
Vertex Aerospace holds several significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) across multiple agencies. These include a $32.5 billion Air Force Training Systems Acquisition IV (TSA IV) multiple-award IDIQ, a $747 million single-award IDIQ for F-5 aircraft maintenance with the Naval Air Warfare Center, a $900 million multiple-award IDC with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Architecture and Integration Directorate, and a $6.93 million Basic Ordering Agreement with the Naval Air Systems Command for aircraft MRO services. These IDVs enable the company to provide a wide range of engineering, design, development, simulation, and support services across various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, NASA, and other government entities. The contracts cover diverse scopes including training systems support, aircraft maintenance, systems development, and synthetic environment development.
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Not listed 555 Industrial Dr S, Madison, MS 39110, USA
4/4/02 6/6/26 Lockheed Martin Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, widely recognized as one of the world's largest defense contractors. The corporation provides advanced technology systems, products, and services across multiple sectors, including aerospace, defense, arms, security, and advanced technology. Through its Rotary and Mission Systems division, Lockheed Martin delivers a comprehensive range of sophisticated products and services to the federal government, specializing in complex defense and aerospace technologies. As a major prime contractor, the company has established itself as a critical partner to the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and other federal agencies by offering cutting-edge solutions in areas such as military aircraft, integrated defense systems, training solutions, and advanced technological platforms.
The federal contract awards demonstrate Lockheed Martin's extensive capabilities in providing diverse goods and services. The company's contracts primarily involve supplying specialized components for aviation and defense systems, including precision-engineered parts like rivets, bolts, screws, pins, gaskets, and electronic assemblies. Most contracts are awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, with significant task orders also coming from the Naval Supply Systems Command and Air Education and Training Command. The contracts are predominantly fixed-price delivery orders with economic price adjustment mechanisms, covering a wide range of National Stock Number (NSN) items critical to maintaining and modernizing military equipment. These awards do not utilize specific set-aside designations, reflecting Lockheed Martin's status as a large, established prime contractor. The company frequently partners with subcontractors such as Parsons Government Services Inc., General Dynamics Land Systems Inc., and Bell Boeing Joint Project Office to fulfill complex contract requirements.
Lockheed Martin holds a significant Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR), valued at $110,224,657.36 and extending through March 2031. This comprehensive contract provides upgrades, modifications, systems development, equipment, and sustainment services for various aviation platforms, tactical trainers, missiles, and other defense systems. The IDC enables Lockheed Martin to issue multiple delivery orders with values ranging from $210,770.46 to $48,912,324.58, covering tasks such as 5-year Reliability, Operability, and Readiness (ROR) installations, Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Flight Operations Tactical services, and performance-based logistics support. The contract allows the company to leverage its technological expertise and potentially utilize subcontractors like Honeywell International Inc. and Frontgrade Technologies Inc. to maintain and modernize critical defense technologies for the U.S. Navy and other federal agencies over multi-year performance periods.
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Not listed 100 Global Innovation Cir, Orlando, FL 32825, USA
10/12/01 5/19/26 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., doing business as General Dynamics, is a prominent defense contractor specializing in advanced technology solutions for military training, simulation, and instrumentation systems. The company is a key provider of mission-critical C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) solutions, with a primary focus on developing sophisticated training and simulation environments for the U.S. military. Registered in SAM.gov since 2002, the company is structured as a for-profit corporate entity and operates primarily out of Orlando, Florida, serving multiple branches of the U.S. armed forces, including the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force.
The company's federal contract awards demonstrate a comprehensive range of technical services and products, predominantly focused on military training and simulation systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems has consistently secured delivery orders from the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), with contract values ranging from approximately $100,000 to over $70 million. These contracts have included development and sustainment of Live, Virtual, Constructive Training Environments, Tactical Video Capture Systems, Home Station Instrumentation Training Systems, Digital Range Training Systems, and advanced simulation technologies like the Aerial Weapons Scoring System. The company frequently collaborates with numerous subcontractors, including veteran-owned and small businesses such as Assured Information Technology Engineering LLC, Riptide Software, and Innovative Applied Sciences, to provide comprehensive technical solutions. None of the contract awards examined utilized specific set-aside designations, and the work has consistently involved software development, cybersecurity services, system integration, and technical refresh efforts across various military training platforms.
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Not listed 12001 Research Pkwy # 500, Orlando, FL 32826, USA
2/25/02 4/22/26 Saab, Inc.
Saab, Inc. Dynamics - Training And Simulation Division, doing business as Saab, is a subsidiary of the Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab Aktiebolag. Registered in SAM.gov since 2014 and operating as a foreign-owned, for-profit organization, the company specializes in providing advanced simulation systems, targetry solutions, and training technologies to U.S. federal government agencies, particularly the Department of Defense. Saab primarily serves military customers by delivering sophisticated training equipment and systems that enhance military readiness through live, virtual, and constructive simulation platforms.
The company has secured numerous federal contract awards across multiple military branches, consistently focusing on training simulation technologies. Saab's prime contract awards predominantly involve delivering advanced training systems, such as the Combat Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (CVTESS), Force-on-Force Training Simulator (FOFTS), and Army Targetry Systems. These contracts have been awarded by agencies including the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, and the Marine Corps, with contract values ranging from approximately $12,000 to over $235 million. Notably, most of Saab's contracts do not utilize small business set-aside designations, likely due to their specialized technological expertise and role as an original equipment manufacturer.
Saab, Inc. holds several important federal contract Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDV) vehicles that enable continued support for military training needs. These include a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with the U.S. Army Contracting Command Warren, valued at $8,302,037 and running through September 2028 for ATS Sustainment Spare Parts and Services, and a Marine Corps IDV awarded in March 2023 with a potential value of $6.4 million for technical services. Another Marine Corps IDV from August 2020 focused on a prototype demonstration of a clinical learning network. These IDVs demonstrate Saab's strategic positioning to provide ongoing, flexible support for advanced military training technologies across different service branches, leveraging their expertise in simulation systems and training solutions.
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Not listed 2602 Challenger Tech Ct #130, Orlando, FL 32826, USA
1/17/14 2/20/26 Bigelow Family Holdings LLC
Bigelow Family Holdings LLC, doing business as Mettle Ops, is an SBA-certified economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) and 8(a) program participant located in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The company provides a comprehensive range of engineering services, logistics support, product assurance, and industrial base operations to federal government agencies, with a primary focus on defense and military system support. Mettle Ops has established itself as a versatile prime contractor capable of delivering complex technical solutions across multiple military platforms and operational domains.
Through its prime and sub federal contract awards, Mettle Ops has demonstrated significant capabilities in producing and supporting military equipment and systems. The company has secured contracts for reactive armor tiles, vehicle hull applique kits, Stryker vehicle components, and tactical engagement simulation systems. Notable contract awards include a $76.7 million delivery order for Persistent Domestic Microclimate Ventilated Personnel System (PDM VPS) reactive armor tiles, a $5.6 million order for additional reactive armor tiles, and a $2.9 million contract for Stryker Double V Hull slat kits. These contracts have been awarded by agencies such as the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems, and TACOM Life Cycle Management Command. The company frequently utilizes small business set-aside designations, including total small business, competitive 8(a), and service-disabled veteran-owned small business classifications.
Mettle Ops holds several significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contracts that demonstrate its broad capabilities and strategic positioning in the federal marketplace. These include the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) contracts across multiple set-aside categories, with ceiling values approaching $1 trillion. Other notable IDVs include the $1.6 billion Fielding Agile Supplies, Support, and Training (FASST) contract, a $910 million Equipment Related Services (ERS) contract, and a $982.1 million Unmanned Surface Vehicle Family of Systems (USV FoS) contract. These IDVs span multiple agencies, including the Naval Sea Systems Command, Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems, and the Federal Acquisition Service, and cover a wide range of services including hardware procurement, technical support, logistics management, and engineering services across various military platforms and systems.
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Not listed 3223 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310, USA
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