L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P., which does business as Aeromet, has been awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the U.S. Department of War with a maximum cumulative value of $499,573,000. The agreement tasks the contractor with supporting the Missile Defense Agency Flight Test Airborne Sensors program.
The contract scope includes operations and sustainment for flight test airborne sensor aircraft and the associated sensor equipment, in addition to mission planning, execution of flight tests, and efforts focused on improvement and modernization of systems. The work is to be conducted in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
An initial task order under the IDIQ has been issued in the amount of $22,175,032. The ordering window for the contract runs from Sept. 15, 2026, through Sept. 14, 2036, covering a ten-year span for task orders to be placed against the IDIQ.
Procurement for the award was conducted via a competitive process published on the Governmentwide Point of Entry website. The record shows one proposal was received in response to the solicitation.
At the time of award, fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $5,000,000 were obligated to the contract.
Context and near-term mechanics
The contract structure - an IDIQ with a large ceiling and an initial task order - establishes the vehicle for Aeromet to deliver flight-test airborne sensor support as ordered by the agency during the stated ordering period. The awarded funds obligated at contract award provide initial resourcing for the work to begin under the task order issued.
Location and execution
All contract performance is identified to take place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the Aeromet unit will carry out operations and sustainment of the flight-test sensor platforms and equipment, and support mission planning and test execution activities.
What is explicitly known from the award notice
- The contractor: L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P., doing business as Aeromet.
- The customer: U.S. Department of War.
- Program supported: Missile Defense Agency Flight Test Airborne Sensors program.
- Contract type: Indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity with a maximum amount of $499,573,000.
- Initial task order: $22,175,032.
- Obligated funds at award: $5,000,000 from fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation appropriations.
- Performance location: Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Ordering period: Sept. 15, 2026 - Sept. 14, 2036.
- Procurement notice: Published on the Governmentwide Point of Entry website with one proposal received.