DCGS Distributed Surface Asset Support

Contract FA239826CB001 is a sole-source award to L3 Technologies, Inc. for the Distributed Common Ground Systems Distributed Surface Asset Support and Sustainment program. Valued at approximately 14.2 million dollars, the contract provides critical sustainment and support services for DDSA systems to ensure high-speed Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance data exchange, primarily supporting U-2 missions. The performance period runs from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026, with a primary place of performance in Salt Lake City, Utah, and worldwide support provided by mission-essential Contractor Field Service Representatives. The award is justified as a sole-source procurement under authority 6.302-1 due to L3 Technologies' unique technical qualifications, proprietary integration, and exclusive access to necessary test infrastructure. The scope of work includes program management, engineering services, RF equipment repair, and technical data management, with a mandate to maintain 99 percent system availability. The contract utilizes a mixed pricing structure of Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Reimbursable, and Firm Fixed Price, funded through Operation and Maintenance appropriations. Due to the nature of the ISR missions, contractor personnel are required to hold Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI security clearances.