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FA8533-24-F-0043: $640K Department of the Air Force Award to The Corporation of Mercer University
Life raft. Contracting activity: FA8533 AFLCMC ROKB. Estimated completion: 2026-03-12.
$640K contract action / $640K cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2026-03-12 completion / FA8533 FA8533 AFLCMC ROKB
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8533-24-F-0043 (unhyphenated: FA853324F0043) · Parent Vehicle: FA8530-20-D-0001 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
The Corporation of Mercer University
(Georgia)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $93.4M obligated across 50 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $639,686 |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $639,686 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $639,686 (signed 2024-03-26, latest FPDS action 2025-05-01) · 15 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $74,897,571 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8533: FA8533 AFLCMC ROKB |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Delivery Order / CNF |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC14 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; R&D Administrative Expenses) · NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Georgia |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-03-12 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA853324F0043)
Life raft
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: The Corporation of Mercer University
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-03-12
- Requirement Scope: Life raft
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC14 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; R&D Administrative Expenses)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8533-24-F-0043 when contacting The Corporation of Mercer University Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8533 (FA8533 AFLCMC ROKB)
- Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under FA8533-24-F-0043 (15 shown, $74.9M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA855222F0006 | $15.8M | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2022-04-21 / 2026-05-20 | 2027-04-20 | Rotary wing integrity programs task order |
| FA850425FB004 | $10.0M | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2024-12-31 / 2026-04-15 | 2027-10-31 | C-130 hercules division functional system integrity program (fsip). |
| FA852825FB003 | $9.7M | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2025-09-11 / 2026-04-20 | 2027-09-10 | U-2 aircraft structural integrity plan order control number: mc21-25-047 |
| FA857521F0003 | $8.2M | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2020-11-23 / 2026-05-06 | 2028-06-30 | Rsaf F-15 aircraft engineering squadron equipment and tooling requirements |
| FA852322F0015 | $7.4M | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2022-05-13 / 2026-03-17 | 2026-12-31 | Electronic warfare & avionics integration support facility (ewaisf) engineering services |
| FA852325FB001 | $6.7M | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2025-01-31 / 2026-04-09 | 2028-07-30 | To provide funding and support towards engineering services with merc on contract fa8530-20-d-0001, aging bomber (pop - 31 jan 25 - 30 july 2028). mc-24-040 |
| FA850422F0023 | $4.8M | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2022-05-30 / 2025-05-21 | 2026-05-29 | Aircat engineering service |
| FA850423F0011 | $4.3M | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2023-01-01 / 2024-09-12 | 2024-12-31 | Specialized engineering services for C-130 aircraft functional system integrity program (fsip) |
| FA850426FB017 | $2.6M | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2026-05-28 / 2026-05-28 | 2030-05-29 | This sustaining engineering effort provides support for the C-130 hercules divisions (aflcmc/wlne) individual aircraft tracking program (iatp). sustainment, repair, and demodification of the c-130h l/ess system is supported by this iatp ... |
| FA853824F0059 | $1.5M | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2024-06-26 / 2026-06-04 | 2027-03-22 | Essential engineering services in support of robins afb. |
| FA855325FB007 | $920K | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2025-05-15 / 2026-05-20 | 2027-05-14 | Engineering services to support department of defense national policy for defense security cooperations in accordance with DOD 5000.1. this capability will support partner nationsas members of the USAF C-130 technical coordination group. |
| FA857120F0105 | $850K | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2020-09-30 / 2025-09-16 | 2025-11-21 | Energy management system (enms) and authority to operate (ato) services |
| FA850424F0034 | $823K | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2024-09-03 / 2025-02-28 | 2025-06-02 | Specialized engineering services for C-130 aircraft functional system integrity program (fsip) |
| FA852321F0005 | $754K | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2020-12-04 / 2024-12-03 | 2025-01-31 | Aging bomber task based engineering services |
| FA852625FB011 | $562K | The Corporation of Mercer University | 2025-09-29 / 2025-10-17 | 2027-09-29 | Support and sustain the airworthiness/configuration management web-based tool (awcm) for the c-17 program office |
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact The Corporation of Mercer University Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8533-24-F-0043.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8533 (FA8533 AFLCMC ROKB)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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