Air Operations Center - Weapon System (AOC-WS)

The Air Operations Center - Weapon System (AOC-WS) is an unbaselined Major Automated Information System (MAIS) acquisition program within the Department of Defense. Operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, this program is classified as an Acquisition Category IAM system. The program appears to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of command and control systems for air operations centers across multiple Air Force locations.

The contract awards associated with this program primarily focus on information technology infrastructure, including hardware procurement, software licensing, and specialized training services. Contract values range from approximately $10,000 to $17 million, with performance periods typically spanning 12-36 months. Primary contractors include ICR, Inc., which holds multiple Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts for SBIR Phase III work totaling over $21 million, and FCN Inc., a woman-owned small business providing IT products through the SEWP V contract vehicle. The U.S. Air Force is the predominant funding agency, with work performed across multiple Air Force facilities. Many contracts are executed through the Network-Centric Solutions II (NETCENTS II) IDIQ vehicle, with a mix of no set-aside and total small business set-aside designations. Common procurement items include Oracle servers, VMware licenses, Cisco networking equipment, and associated technical training for Air Force personnel.