F-22 Rapid Prototyping

The F-22 Rapid Prototyping program is a Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) initiative operating under the Middle Tier Rapid Prototyping (MTRP) pathway within the Department of Defense. The program appears to focus on rapid prototyping efforts related to the F-22 Raptor aircraft platform, though specific modernization or enhancement objectives are not detailed in the provided information. The program is identified by Department of Defense Acquisition Program ID 684-MDP and operates as a dedicated rapid prototyping effort within the broader F-22 ecosystem.

The program's contracting activity is managed through the Aeronautical Systems Center, with a significant recent delivery order awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation. This award (FA861122D0001-FA861123F0002) carries a ceiling value of $319.9 million and utilizes a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure, with completion scheduled for March 2027. The contract focuses on F-22 SEE EMD Part B efforts, with $129.4 million already obligated as of August 2023. Searchpros Solutions, LLC, a minority and women-owned small business, serves as a subcontractor to Lockheed Martin, providing contractor labor, travel, and related expenses. The contract was awarded without set-aside provisions, suggesting full and open competition or other specialized procurement procedures.