Aircraft, Fixed Wing

PSC 1510 (Aircraft, Fixed Wing) encompasses procurement, modification, upgrade, and sustainment activities for fixed-wing military aircraft platforms. The category includes hardware acquisitions, engineering change proposals, component upgrades, maintenance support, technical data development, and various systems integration efforts for tactical, strategic, and specialized aircraft operated by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Federal contract awards in this PSC category predominantly focus on major defense aircraft programs such as the F-35 Lightning II, F/A-18 Super Hornet, C-130 Hercules, and B-2 Spirit bomber. Typical contract values range from $50,000 to over $1.5 billion, with performance periods spanning 1-10 years. Frequent prime contractors include Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Sierra Nevada Corporation, and L3Harris Technologies. Most awards are issued by the Naval Air Systems Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and Defense Logistics Agency, with no specific set-aside preferences dominating the awards. Contract types are consistently diverse, including firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost-plus-incentive arrangements.

Recent federal contract opportunities within this PSC category primarily seek market research, capability assessments, and procurement support for aircraft modernization and sustainment programs. Key opportunities include requests for information on F-15 Eagle Weapon System requirements, F/A-18 fire suppression control alarm upgrades, and innovative concepts to increase unrefueled range for naval tactical aircraft. Most opportunities are issued by Naval Air Systems Command and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, targeting advanced aerospace technologies, system modifications, and engineering support across multiple aircraft platforms.