Counter-hypersonic / aircraft C3 (chac)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA930425R5000
- Agency
-
Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Test Center, Specialized Test Contracting Branch has issued a Special Notice regarding the Counter-Hypersonic/Aircraft C3 (CHAC) program. This notice, posted on June 27, 2025, announces the government's intent to award a sole source contract under FAR 6.302-1 to Avarint, LLC for specialized research and development services. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541715 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The anticipated contract structure is a ten-year cost plus fixed fee/cost reimbursement indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity arrangement. The contract period is expected to run from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2035, supporting the development and operation of the Digital Integrated Air Defense System (DIADS).
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform the contracting community of the government's intention to proceed with a sole source award while providing an opportunity for other responsible sources to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested contractors may submit capability statements limited to ten pages by July 11, 2025, demonstrating their ability to meet the draft Performance Work Statement requirements without causing substantial cost duplication or unacceptable delays. The work involves developing and operating DIADS, a high-fidelity mission-level simulation environment for threat Integrated Air Defense Systems, including software development, system engineering, configuration management, and technical training. Individual task orders under the contract will range from $2,500 to approximately $10 million, with work performed at Edwards AFB, Lackland AFB, contractor facilities, and various DoD and international customer sites. Security clearance requirements range from unclassified to Top Secret Special Compartmented Information, and contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in air defense simulation systems and related engineering disciplines.
Notice text
This notice is being posted in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.2. This is not a request for proposal.
The Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Test Center, Specialized Test Contracting Branch (AFTC/PZZD) intends to solicit, negotiate and award a sole source contract for this requirement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements (10 USC 2304(c)(1)), to Avarint, LLC - CAGE Code: 70NP6, 4455 Genesee St., Suite 106 Buffalo, NY 14225.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Service Code is R425 – Support – Professional: Engineering/Technical.
The anticipated acquisition is for a ten-year, cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) / cost reimbursement (CR) ID/IQ non-commercial service contract in support of Counter-Hypersonic / Aircraft C3 (CHAC) with an anticipated ordering period from 1 October 2025 through 30 September 2035. Individual orders to be issued against the basic ID/IQ contract will vary in size and complexity, ranging from $2.5K to ~$10M. Specific procurement requirements are as specified in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement.
Responsible sources may submit a capability statement, limit ten (10) pages, which shall be considered by the Government. Any capability statement submitted will need to demonstrate how the source can meet the work within the DRAFT PWS without (a) substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition and (b) unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements.
Communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer as identified within this notice. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay and/or reimburse respondents and/or their associates for any cost incurred to submit information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CHAC-draftPWS-241031b.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Counter-hypersonic / aircraft C3 (chac) | Pre-Solicitation |
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