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FA8534-24-D-0002: Department of the Air Force Award to Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc
Modernization nuclear flash blindness. Contracting activity: FA8533 AFLCMC ROKB.
$31.9M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source IDIQ / FA8534 FA8533 AFLCMC ROKB
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8534-24-D-0002 (unhyphenated: FA853424D0002) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $49.4M obligated across 30 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | Order-Dependent / TBD |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $31,919,060 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2024-07-11, latest FPDS action 2025-06-27) · 3 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $7,373,918 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8534: FA8533 AFLCMC ROKB |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDIQ) / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 8475 (Specialized Flight Clothing And Accessories) · NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, And Nautical System And Instrument Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Determined at the contract or task-order level |
| Estimated Completion Date | See order schedule |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA853424D0002)
Modernization nuclear flash blindness
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through multi-year ordering period
- Requirement Scope: Modernization nuclear flash blindness
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 8475 (Specialized Flight Clothing And Accessories)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8534-24-D-0002 when contacting Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8534 (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 FA8534-24-D-0002 (3 shown, $7.4M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA853325F0023 | $3.0M | Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc | 2025-01-28 / 2025-02-21 | 2026-07-10 | Plzt goggles modernization |
| FA853424F0045 | $2.7M | Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc | 2024-07-11 / 2025-02-21 | 2025-07-10 | Modernization nuclear flash blindness |
| FA853325F0006 | $1.6M | Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc | 2025-01-22 / 2026-04-28 | 2027-05-31 | Plzt goggles modernization |
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 Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8534-24-D-0002.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8534 (FA8533 AFLCMC ROKB)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-03-31 | FA8534-25-F-0082 | DRS Sustainment Systems | $45.0M | Mar 31, 2027 | DRS Sustainment Systems gets $45.0M modification for 20 Joint Assault Bridge systems and associated spares. Army Contracting Command $45.0M ... |
| 2026-03-18 | FA8534-26-D-0005 | AAR Manufacturing | $289.7M | Mar 17, 2032 | AAR Manufacturing wins $289.7M contract for legacy air cargo pallets. Combat Readiness Office $11K obligated now work through Mar 17, 2032. |
| 2026-03-10 | FA8534-26-D-0001 | TAC Industries | $22.2M | Mar 5, 2027 | TAC Industries wins $22.2M contract for cargo low profile side nets and cargo top nets. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center work through ... |
| 2026-03-09 | FA8534-26-D-0004 | AAR Manufacturing | $159.8M | Mar 5, 2031 | AAR Manufacturing wins $159.8M contract. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center signed Mar 6, 2026 work through Mar 5, 2031. |
| 2026-03-05 | FA8534-26-D-0002 | TAC Industries | $18.5M | Mar 3, 2036 | TAC Industries wins $18.5M contract for repair of cargo nets. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center work through Mar 3, 2036. |
| 2025-11-21 | FA8534-26-F-0002 | DRS Sustainment Systems | $12.7M | Nov 21, 2026 | DRS Sustainment Systems wins $12.7M order for contractor logistics support of the Tunner aircraft cargo loader. Air Force Life Cycle Managem... |
| 2025-09-22 | FA8534-25-D-0014 | Hydraulics International | $34.5M | Sep 21, 2027 | Hydraulics International wins $34.5M contract for Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS). Air Force Life Cycle Management Center work throu... |
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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