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FA8555-21-F-0030: Department of the Air Force Award to Continental Electronics Corp
Spares, in-plant engineering, kits, technical services, support equipment, technical data and reports supporting the project 481 (p-481) system. Contracting activity: FA8555 AFLCMC C3IBK. Estimated completion: 2025-05-27.
$7.0M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2025-05-27 completion / FA8555 FA8555 AFLCMC C3IBK
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8555-21-F-0030 (unhyphenated: FA855521F0030) · Parent Vehicle: FA8555-21-D-0001 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Continental Electronics Corp
(Texas)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $146.4M obligated across 19 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | Order-Dependent / TBD |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $6,972,122 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2021-05-28, latest FPDS action 2024-10-03) · 7 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $100,079,642 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8555: FA8555 AFLCMC C3IBK |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 5840 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne) · NAICS 334220 (Radio And Television Broadcasting And Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Texas |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2025-05-27 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA855521F0030)
Spares, in-plant engineering, kits, technical services, support equipment, technical data and reports supporting the project 481 (p-481) system
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Continental Electronics Corp
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2025-05-27
- Requirement Scope: Spares, in-plant engineering, kits, technical services, support equipment, technical data and reports supporting the project 481 (p-481) system
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 5840 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8555-21-F-0030 when contacting Continental Electronics Corp Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8555 (FA8555 AFLCMC C3IBK)
- 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 FA8555-21-F-0030 (7 shown, $100.1M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA855523F0001 | $49.4M | Continental Electronics Corp | 2022-11-17 / 2026-05-18 | 2026-09-30 | Spares, in-plant engineering, kits, technical services, support equipment, technical data and reports supporting the project 481 (p-481) system jeon (ec-0015) |
| FA850725FB001 | $42.1M | Continental Electronics Corp | 2025-09-17 / 2025-12-10 | 2028-05-10 | The scope of this effort is to procure and deliver fully qualified ctx400 amplifier cabinets (part number: 219069-1) in support of the sustainment of the current high frequency system (hfs) analog transmit subsystem. |
| FA850725F0001 | $5.2M | Continental Electronics Corp | 2025-01-22 / 2026-05-11 | 2026-07-22 | Project 481 (p-481) support and services |
| FA855524F0009 | $3.4M | Continental Electronics Corp | 2024-01-22 / 2026-01-22 | 2026-12-31 | Engineering support for full capacity of project 481 |
| FA855521F0007 | $0 | Continental Electronics Corp | 2021-01-23 / 2025-06-30 | 2025-12-31 | Spares, in-plant engineering, kits, technical services, support equipment, technical data and reports supporting the project 481 (p-481) system |
| FA855522F0010 | $0 | Continental Electronics Corp | 2022-01-23 / 2026-01-22 | 2026-12-31 | Spares, in-plant engineering, kits, technical services, support equipment, technical data and reports supporting the project 481 (p-481) system |
| FA855523F0005 | $0 | Continental Electronics Corp | 2023-01-23 / 2026-01-22 | 2026-12-31 | Engineering support for full capacity of project 481 |
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 Continental Electronics Corp Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8555-21-F-0030.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8555 (FA8555 AFLCMC C3IBK)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | FA8555-26-D-B002 | L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. | $42.7M | Feb 28, 2031 | L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. wins $42.7M contract for Integrated Broadcast Service-Common Interactive Broadcast-Uplink Site... |
| 2026-01-15 | FA8555-26-D-B003 | Mission Essential Group | $47.9M | Jan 19, 2031 | Mission Essential Group wins $47.9M contract for enterprise support for the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS). Air Force Life Cycle Managem... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Continental Electronics Corp
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | FA2204-26-C-B006 | Air Force | $13.5M | Mar 31, 2031 | Continental Electronics gets $13.5M modification for Homeland Defense Over-the-Horizon Radar program. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center... |
| 2026-04-08 | FA2204-26-C-B006 | Air Force | $234.5M | Mar 31, 2031 | Continental Electronics wins $234.5M contract for Homeland Defense Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) transmit subsystem. Air Force Life Cycle Ma... |
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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