The Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) is a Pre-Major Defense Acquisition Program operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program, designated with Department of Defense Acquisition Program ID 691-MDP, is classified as an Acquisition Category ID program. SAOC represents a significant Department of Defense initiative focused on maintaining survivable airborne operational capabilities.
The program's most recent contract activity includes a definitive, firm-fixed-price contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force to DS Government Solutions Corp, a France-based Dassault Systemes subsidiary. The contract, valued at $9.7 million with $7 million currently obligated, provides configuration and technical support for the 3DEXPERIENCE software suite through January 14, 2026. This procurement was executed without set-aside designations, suggesting full and open competition. DS Government Solutions Corp brings established experience in federal contracting, as evidenced by their existing relationships with other federal agencies including NASA, where they maintain a separate Blanket Purchase Agreement for software licensing and maintenance services.