Advanced Core And Termination Analysis (ACTA)

The Advanced Core and Termination Analysis (ACTA) Task Order is a sole-source acquisition under the Advanced Aerospace Systems Technology Research (AASTR) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract FA2391-23-D-0002, awarded to The Boeing Company based on a justification for exception to fair opportunity under FAR 6.302-1. The Government determined that Boeing is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirement due to its unique, non-replicable combination of advanced analysis tools, proprietary manufacturing data, test data production capabilities, and specialized engineering expertise essential to continuing the development of the ACTA computational tool. This determination was made to avoid unacceptable technical risk, significant schedule delays, and prohibitive cost increases associated with attempting to replicate the foundational research and capabilities elsewhere. The place of performance is Saint Louis, Missouri, while the contracting office is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, under the Air Force Research Laboratory’s AFRL/RAKPC. The task order was solicited under FA239126FB015, posted on June 29, 2026, with the underlying IDIQ contract awarded on April 5, 2023. No formal competitive evaluation factors were applied, as the acquisition is non-competitive and grounded exclusively in the uniqueness of Boeing’s offerings. Deliverables include a validated computational analysis tool, associated software, and supporting test data, aligned with Defense Contract Management Agency Forward Price Rate Recommendations. The contract does not specify CLINs, pricing amounts, delivery schedules, or firm period of performance dates. Security clearance requirements are not explicitly stated but are implied due to the sensitive defense nature of the work, likely necessitating at least a Secret clearance. No packaging, marking, invoicing, accounting code, or detailed contract administration data such as point of contact names, payment offices, or COR/COTR information are provided. Representation and certification data from the offeror, including small business status or UEI/CAGE codes, are absent, and no formal key personnel, options, or organizational conflict of interest provisions are documented. The Government retains responsibility for inspection and acceptance, with oversight exercised through technical and cost analysis processes based on established pricing approvals.