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$960M Network-Centric Solutions US Air Force Contract Inked

By TechTaffy Desk

US_Air_ForceLockheed Martin, Tybrin, Harris IT Services, SRA International, Raytheon, and L-3 National Security Solutions have been awarded a $960 million multiple award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for Network-Centric Solutions-2 (NETCENTS-2) Application Services for the United States Air Force.

The award is the result of a competitive acquisition; offers were solicited electronically through  Federal Business Opportunities website and 21 offers were received.  The period of performance is seven years, and the ordering period is a three year basic period with four 12-month options, if exercised.  An obligation of $2,500 will be issued to each of the awardees utilizing fiscal 2013 operations and maintenance funds.  Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/HICK, Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex, Ala., is the contracting activity.

[Image courtesy: US Air Force]

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