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FA8601-25-F-0252: $42K Department of the Air Force Award to Persistent Systems LLC

Mpu5 radio modernization the 88th air base wing (abw) command and control (c2) modernization section requires the acquisition of mpu-5 radios to effectively support base operations, events, and the 88 abw mission.. Contracting activity: FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO. Estimated completion: 2026-01-05.

$42K contract action / $42K cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-01-05 completion / FA8601 FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID) FA8601-25-F-0252 (unhyphenated: FA860125F0252) · Parent Vehicle: GS35F293CA
Prime Contractor (Awardee) Persistent Systems LLC (Ohio)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $36.8M obligated across 58 contracts
Obligated Amount $42,346
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $42,346
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History Base Record Obligated: $42,346 (signed 2025-09-23, latest FPDS action 2025-09-23) · 8 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $1,330,949
Awarding Branch / Agency Department of the Air Force
Contracting Command & DoDAAC FA8601: FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO
Competition & Contract Structure COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Product / Service & Industry Codes PSC 5820 (Radio And Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne) · NAICS 334220 (Radio And Television Broadcasting And Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
Work Locations & Funding Primary Place of Performance: Ohio
Estimated Completion Date 2026-01-05
Verified Primary Sources

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA860125F0252)

Mpu5 radio modernization the 88th air base wing (abw) command and control (c2) modernization section requires the acquisition of mpu-5 radios to effectively support base operations, events, and the 88 abw mission.

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

  • Prime Awardee: Persistent Systems LLC
  • Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-01-05
  • Requirement Scope: Mpu5 radio modernization the 88th air base wing (abw) command and control (c2) modernization section requires the acquisition of mpu-5 radios to effectively support base operations, events, and the 88 abw mission.
  • Federal Supply Class: PSC 5820 (Radio And Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne)
  • BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8601-25-F-0252 when contacting Persistent Systems LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

  • Buying Command: FA8601 (FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO)
  • Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
  • FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
  • Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.

Issued Task & Delivery Orders under FA8601-25-F-0252 (8 shown, $1.3M obligated)

Order PIID Obligated Awardee Start / Latest Action End Date Order Scope
H9224026FE283 $773K Persistent Systems LLC 2026-05-15 / 2026-05-15 2026-09-30 Mako-lite support equipment
FA486124F0105 $249K Persistent Systems LLC 2024-04-22 / 2024-04-22 2024-09-30 548 cts mesh radio system
FA448424FG927 $119K Persistent Systems LLC 2024-09-30 / 2024-09-30 2024-12-31 Gpc expanded use - network nodes
N0042124F1086 $65K Persistent Systems LLC 2024-09-26 / 2024-09-26 2024-12-06 P/n: wr-5100
FA930125F0127 $50K Persistent Systems LLC 2025-05-23 / 2025-06-26 2025-10-21 Mesh radios and radio accessories
FA481426F0060 $33K Persistent Systems LLC 2026-05-21 / 2026-05-21 2026-09-03 Pka-persistent systems wave relay mpu5 radios-6 sfs
FA460025FG028 $22K Persistent Systems LLC 2024-10-01 / 2024-10-01 2025-09-30 Radio and television communication equipment, except airborne
N6600124F6167 $19K Persistent Systems LLC 2024-04-30 / 2024-06-24 2024-06-26 Rf radio modules (lower c band rf module (4.4-5.0 ghz) and hi-power l band rf module (1.35-1.39 ghz))
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 Persistent Systems LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8601-25-F-0252.

Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8601 (FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO)

Date Contract (PIID) Prime Contractor Amount Completion Scope Summary
2026-01-29 FA8601-26-D-0002 C. Martin $48.0M Jan 31, 2031 C. Martin wins $48.0M contract for civil engineering facility and equipment support services. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center $495K o...

Other Recent Department of War Awards to Persistent Systems LLC

Date Contract (PIID) Branch Amount Completion Scope Summary
2026-08-10 FA8214-24-C-0004 Air Force $104.7M Sep 22, 2029 Persistent Systems gets $104.66M modification for a $104,661,109 modification (P00008) to previously awarded contract FA8214-24-C-0004. Air ...

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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