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W56KGY-21-D-0005: Department of the Army Award to Stark Aerospace Inc
Repairs and sustainment services of the shadow plug-in optronic (pop) 300 series payloads in support of product manager aerial enhanced radar, optics, and sensors (pdm aeros). Contracting activity: W6QK ACC-APG.
$56.1M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source IDIQ / W56KGY W6QK ACC-APG
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | W56KGY-21-D-0005 (unhyphenated: W56KGY21D0005) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Stark Aerospace Inc
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $73.4M obligated across 3 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | Order-Dependent / TBD |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $56,087,580 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2021-07-26, latest FPDS action 2025-07-22) · 1 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling -$272,051 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Army |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | W56KGY: W6QK ACC-APG |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDIQ) / Order-Dependent (IDV) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC J059 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components) · NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) |
| 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 W56KGY21D0005)
Repairs and sustainment services of the shadow plug-in optronic (pop) 300 series payloads in support of product manager aerial enhanced radar, optics, and sensors (pdm aeros)
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Stark Aerospace Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through multi-year ordering period
- Requirement Scope: Repairs and sustainment services of the shadow plug-in optronic (pop) 300 series payloads in support of product manager aerial enhanced radar, optics, and sensors (pdm aeros)
- Federal Supply Class: PSC J059 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract W56KGY-21-D-0005 when contacting Stark Aerospace Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: W56KGY (W6QK ACC-APG)
- Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Army Contracting Command (ACC) FOIA Officer (usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@army.mil)
- 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 W56KGY-21-D-0005 (1 shown, -$272K obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W56KGY22F0036 | -$272K | Stark Aerospace Inc | 2022-03-03 / 2024-08-02 | 2024-05-25 | Services for pop 300 payloads |
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 Stark Aerospace Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract W56KGY-21-D-0005.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office W56KGY (W6QK ACC-APG)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | W56KGY-26-D-A002 | Research Innovations | $99.5M | Sep 2, 2031 | Research Innovations wins $99.5M contract for procurement, delivery and sustainment of Dragonfly systems. Army Contracting Command work thro... |
| 2026-08-27 | W56KGY-26-D-A003 | - | $99.0M | Aug 27, 2031 | Heaviside Industries wins $99.0M contract for procurement, fielding, upgrades, and sustainment of the Heaviside MOTH spectrum analyzer. Army... |
| 2026-08-26 | W56KGY-26-D-A002 | Research Innovations | $99.5M | Aug 31, 2031 | Research Innovations wins $99.5M contract for procurement, delivery and sustainment of Dragonfly payload systems. Army Contracting Command w... |
| 2026-07-21 | W56KGY-26-F-A002 | - | $446.7M | Jul 20, 2031 | TCOM wins $446.74M contract for production, fielding, sustainment and lifecycle support of the Persistent Surveillance. Army Contracting Com... |
| 2026-06-16 | W56KGY-23-D-0005 | Raytheon | $27.3M | May 9, 2028 | Raytheon gets $27.3M modification for support continued execution of mission requirements under the cross-domain services framework. Army Co... |
| 2026-05-29 | W56KGY-26-D-0007 | 3dB Labs | $350.0M | May 28, 2031 | 3dB Labs wins $350.0M contract for production, testing, validation, delivery, and support of the Spectrum Situational Awareness. Army Contra... |
| 2025-12-22 | W56KGY-26-D-0003 | Raytheon | $0 | - | Correction to an earlier Raytheon award. . |
| 2025-12-19 | W56KGY-26-D-0003 | Raytheon | $512.2M | Dec 31, 2036 | Raytheon wins $512.2M contract for engineering, production, and sustainment services to develop, acquire, field. Army Contracting Command wo... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Stark Aerospace Inc
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | N00024-25-C-5314 | Navy | $114.0M | May 31, 2029 | Stark Aerospace gets $114.0M modification for MK 41 Vertical Launching System MK 25 Mod 1 canister requirements. Naval Sea Systems Command $... |
| 2025-09-17 | N00024-25-C-5314 | Navy | $99.1M | May 31, 2029 | Stark Aerospace gets $99.1M modification for MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) MK 25 Mod 1 canister production. Naval Sea Systems Comman... |
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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