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Common Organizational Level Tester (COLT) +

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FA8533-26-F-0011Federal

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The contract awards a sole-source modification to update the Common Organizational Level Tester (COLT) and its accompanying Accessory Kit to the new combined COLT Receiver Interface Modification and Tech Refresh baseline, known as COLT+. This effort involves comprehensive hardware and software enhancements to expand the current capabilities of the COLT system, ensuring compatibility and performance improvements under the established modernization baseline. As part of the delivery, the contractor will provide the full COLT Technical Data Package to the government with unlimited data rights, enabling unrestricted use, reproduction, and modification of all associated technical information. Additionally, the contract includes a formal Gap Analysis and the development of a joint COLT modernization roadmap designed to identify future Test Program Set capabilities, extend the system’s lifecycle, and guide long-term sustainment and advancement efforts. The award, issued under FAR 6.302-1 due to the sole source nature of the solution, is managed by the Department of Defense through the FA8533 Aflcmc Rokb office located at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. Performance of the work will take place in Orlando, Florida. The contract action, identified by solicitation number FA8533-26-F-0011 and posted on July 7, 2026, is designated as an award notice with no set-aside provisions. Primary point of contact for the contract is Ashley Wynn, with Benjamin Wilton serving as the secondary contact, both reachable via official Air Force email addresses. The contract ensures a seamless transition to the COLT+ configuration while laying the groundwork for future enhancements through structured analysis and strategic planning.

General Info

Sole-source modification to upgrade COLT to COLT+ with data rights, gap analysis, and modernization roadmap.

Contract Value

$8,509,342

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Orlando, FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Documents

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FD2060-26-31216 COLT+ Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8533 Aflcmc Rokb
Contacts2 people available
OfficeROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
Office AddressROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
Contacts
Benjamin Wilton

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This contract action is a fixed price and cost reimbursement contract awarded on a sole source basis using FAR 6.302-1, Only one Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as the justification.


This effort is to update the Common Organizational Level Tester (COLT) and Accessory Kit to the new combined COLT Receiver Interface Modification (CRIM)/Tech Refresh baseline previously established under a delivery order for Tech Refresh and a delivery order for CRIM.  This baseline will be referred to as the COLT +.  This effort shall include hardward and software updates to expand the COLTs current capability.  Delivery of the COLT Technical Data Package which shall provide unlimited data rights to the government is also included in this delivery.  This effort also includes Gap Analysis and a joint COLT modernization roadmap to explore future TPS capabilities and expand lifecycle and capability of the COLT.

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