Component Improvement Program
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force has issued an Award Notice for a 9-year Requirements, Cost-Reimbursement contract under the Component Improvement Program. This action is a sole-source award to Honeywell (HW) for Engineering Support for Secondary Power Systems (SPSs), justified by the unique qualifications and proprietary data of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The contract will support various weapon systems at Hill Air Force Base, UT, and other locations.
Scope of Work
This contract procures Research & Development (R&D), including prototypes and engineering services, to support the redesign, study, and analysis of SPS components. Key deliverables include:
- Continuing sustainment engineering, technical data, drawings, and change proposals.
- Manpower support, design activities, prototype hardware, and testing.
- Product and procedure improvements, and reports for SPSs. Services are required for aircraft such as F-16, F-15, C-130, B-2, A-10, B-1, E-3, and other potential weapon systems. The engineering services demand strict requirements for flight-worthy components, complex manufacturing, intricate design, specialized testing, proprietary data for interface and part details, and military airworthiness experience.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)
- Ordering Period: 5-year Basic + 4-year option, totaling 9 years (November 1, 2025, to November 1, 2034).
- Period of Performance: Total of 10 years.
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in dollar amount, but based on historical and projected costs, adjusted for inflation and a 20% variance factor.
- Published Date: June 17, 2026
Eligibility & Rationale
This acquisition is conducted using other than full and open competition, citing FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source). Honeywell (HW) is identified as the sole responsible source due to their unique qualifications, proprietary data, and extensive experience as the OEM. Market research confirmed Honeywell as the only vendor with the required capability, as reverse engineering by other sources would result in substantial duplication of cost and unacceptable delays.
Additional Notes
This contract is a follow-on to FA8251-17-D-0009. The government plans to obtain unlimited rights to drawings and technical data for new National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Government Purpose rights for data on upgraded/modified NSNs to remove future barriers to competition.