Contract facts
NONETHE LBFD CONTRACT IS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND FLIGHT VALIDATION OF A RESEARCH AIRCRAFT THAT CREATES A SHAPED S… is a federal NONE award for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) held by Lockheed Martin Corp. Estimated value $539.1M ($194.3M obligated). Current period of performance ends Nov 30, 2026. Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: PALMDALE, CA. Related solicitation NND17616105R.
THE LBFD CONTRACT IS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND FLIGHT VALIDATION OF A RESEARCH AIRCRAFT THAT CREATES A SHAPED SONIC BOOM SIGNATURE WITH A CALCULATED LOUDNESS LEVEL OF 75 PLDB [PERCEIVED LEVEL (PL), DECIBELS (DB)] OR LESS DURING SUPERSONIC CRUISE (MACH GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1.4) FLIGHT.
Recompete timing
PublicCurrent PoP ends Nov 30, 2026 (71 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 2.3 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.
Incumbent footprint
Public recordLockheed Martin Corp — $1.1B obligated across 81 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract 80AFRC18C0018?
80AFRC18C0018 (LBFD contract IS for the DESIGN) is a Nasa Armstrong Flight Research Cntr award with an estimated value of $539.1M, currently held by Lockheed Martin Corp. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.
What is 80AFRC-18-C-0018?
80AFRC-18-C-0018 is the dashed form of PIID 80AFRC18C0018 (LBFD contract IS for the DESIGN), held by Lockheed Martin Corp. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.
Which office awarded 80AFRC18C0018?
Nasa Armstrong Flight Research Cntr awarded 80AFRC18C0018 to Lockheed Martin Corp.
Who is the incumbent on 80AFRC18C0018?
Lockheed Martin Corp is the incumbent with $1.1B across 81 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Nov 30, 2026.
When does Lockheed Martin Corp’s 80AFRC18C0018 come up for recompete?
SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Nov 30, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.
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