Software Sustainment Services (SSS)
Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8525-26-D-B002
- Agency
-
Lifecycle Management Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Awarded
- to Lockheed Martin Corp
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- FA8525-26-D-B002-FA8525-26-F-B001 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Marietta, Georgia 30063, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center awarded a 6-year, $142.9 million IDIQ contract to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (CAGE 98897) for C-5 Galaxy software sustainment services on July 8, 2026.
The award was made as sole source under FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source), citing Lockheed Martin's proprietary ownership of C-5M aircraft software, design data, and specialized test equipment. The contract is structured as Cost-Plus Fixed Fee and Firm-Fixed Price with multiple pricing mechanisms across eleven line items. Scope includes software updates, software maintenance, Systems Integration Laboratory maintenance, engineering and technical support, and software engineering support for the C-5M aircraft fleet. Deliverables encompass fully tested C-5M-compatible Operational Flight Programs, engineering studies, design information, software code updates, Technical Data Package updates, and airworthiness certifications. The contracting activity is AFLCMC/WLS. No set-aside was used. The Air Force has identified competitive mitigation strategies, including VIA/AIU replacement efforts and avionics modernization initiatives, for future competition.
Notice text
The follow-on contract was awarded 08 July 2026 as a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) IDIQ-D type contract with a 6-year period of performance.
The SSS contract provides support for the C-5 Galaxy aircraft through Software Updates (SU), Software Maintenance, Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) Maintenance, Engineering and Technical Support, and Software Engineering Support services.
The effort is sole source to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LMA). CAGE: 98897, IAW FAR 6.302-1-Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
Awarded contract FA8525-26-D-B002 to LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP for 142910785.00 on 2026-07-08.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSS JA.pdf |
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