- The IDIQ carries a 10-year ordering period through September 2036, with an initial task order of roughly $22.2 million
- The contract covers flight test aircraft and sensor operations and sustainment, mission planning, and modernization
- L3Harris subsidiary Aeromet will handle the work in Tulsa
L3Harris Technologies has received a follow-on contract worth up to $499.6 million to keep supporting the Missile Defense Agency’s Flight Test Airborne Sensors program. The Department of War announced the award Monday.
The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract carries a 10-year ordering period running from Sept. 15, 2026, through Sept. 14, 2036. MDA is issuing an initial task order valued at approximately $22.2 million and obligating $5 million in fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation funds.
An L3Harris subsidiary doing business as Aeromet will perform the work in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company was the sole bidder on the competitively procured contract.
What Work Does the MDA Airborne Sensors Contract Cover?
The contract continues operations and sustainment of the flight test airborne sensors aircraft and associated sensor equipment. L3Harris will also handle mission planning, flight test execution, and improvement and modernization efforts under the vehicle.
How Does the New Award Compare to L3Harris’ Prior ABS Contract?
The follow-on nearly triples the ceiling of its predecessor. L3Harris won the earlier contract in 2021, with a potential value of $172.7 million, to operate and sustain airborne sensor equipment supporting MDA flight tests. The previous contract’s ordering period will end in September.
