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Software Sustainment Services (SSS)

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FA8525-26-D-B002Federal

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The Software Sustainment Services contract, awarded on July 8, 2026, is a hybrid Cost-Plus Fixed Fee and Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Type D contract with a six-year performance period. It provides comprehensive support for the C-5 Galaxy aircraft, including Software Updates, Software Maintenance, Systems Integration Laboratory Maintenance, Engineering and Technical Support, and Software Engineering Support. The contract is awarded solely to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics under FAR 6.302-1, citing the absence of other responsible sources and the uniqueness of required capabilities, with the contractor identified by CAGE code 98897. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense through the FA8525 Aflcmc Wlska office located at Robins AFB, Georgia, with performance based in Marietta, Georgia. The solicitation number is FA8525-26-D-B002, and while no set-aside classification applies, the acquisition is strictly for this one qualified vendor. Primary point of contact is Maria George, reachable at maria.george.1@us.af.mil, with Myoshe Johnson as the secondary contact. The contract's official details are accessible via the SAM.gov workspace link provided.

General Info

Lockheed Martin to deliver C-5 Galaxy software sustainment via hybrid contract through 2032, sole source, Robins AFB.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8525 Aflcmc WlskaView Agency

Contract Value

$142,910,785

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Marietta, GA, 30063, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPView Profile

Award Issued Date

Documents

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SSS+JA.pdf

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8525 Aflcmc Wlska
Contacts2 people available
OfficeROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Defense → FA8525 Aflcmc Wlska
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Office AddressROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
Contacts
Maria George
contact@example.gov
Myoshe Johnson
contact@example.gov

Full Description

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The follow-on contract was awarded 08 July 2026 as a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) IDIQ-D type contract with a 6-year period of performance.


The SSS contract provides support for the C-5 Galaxy aircraft through Software Updates (SU), Software Maintenance, Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) Maintenance, Engineering and Technical Support, and Software Engineering Support services.


The effort is sole source to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LMA). CAGE: 98897, IAW FAR 6.302-1-Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

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