Analysis
PublicThe capture window has closed and recompete action is overdue. L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION accounts for 1.5% of lane-scoped obligated dollars ($90.8M of $6.1B) in this NAICS/PSC lane (not firm-wide) at DOD over the trailing window. With a single bidder and flat budget direction, the incumbent posture remains strong despite the overdue recompete timing. Protest risk is manageable based on agency-scoped GAO merit sustain rate of 11.1%.
Contract facts
NONERecompete timing
PublicCurrent PoP ended Dec 31, 2022 (1325 days ago). The usual 12–18 month agency planning window is closed — recompete action looks late / overdue relative to a normal cycle. Watch for bridge orders, follow-ons, or a new solicitation.
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Public recordL-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION — $4.0B obligated across 403 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).
Complementary teaming
Public namesSample partners for this lane — full fit scoring stays in SCOUT.
Likely competitors
Public recordLane-scoped awardees in 336413 / 1560 — full competitive set stays in SCOUT.
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract FA862018F4873?
FA862018F4873 (BIG SAFARI) is a Department of Defense (DOD) award with an estimated value of $83.8M, currently held by L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts normalized by PrimeRFP SCOUT.
Who is the incumbent on FA862018F4873?
L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION is the incumbent with $4.0B across 403 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Dec 31, 2022.
When does FA862018F4873 come up for recompete?
SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Dec 31, 2022 with a chase verdict of EXPLORE. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.
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