BIO-effects research of direct energy exposure
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA238425CB045
- Awardee
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General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. UEI SMNWM6HN79X5 Part of General Dynamics Corp
- Awarding agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $8,900,441
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Bioeffects Research of Directed Energy Exposure (BRDEE) Solicitation · FA238425SB003 · Posted Jan 28, 2025
- Contract value 22% obligated
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- $25,662,317.00 Current, with exercised options
- $40,394,279.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 24% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 5 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $80,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,974,799 | |
| Funding Only Action | $550,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,972,442 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $988,569 | |
| Funding Only Action | $797,601 | |
| Funding Only Action | $200,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $983,030 | |
| Funding Only Action | $354,000 | |
| Original award | $0 |
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About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $40.4 million cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract to General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. for bioeffects research of directed energy exposure on August 26, 2025. The award used no set-aside and was competed on an unrestricted basis.
Work is performed at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, at Building 3260 per the solicitation. The award record shows ultimate completion on August 25, 2030, while the originating solicitation listed a performance window of August 28, 2025 through November 27, 2030. The solicitation projected an anticipated total program value of $39.7 million.
The originating solicitation is a two-step Broad Agency Announcement under the Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS) Multiple Authority Announcement, posted January 28, 2025 by the Air Force Research Laboratory's Human Effectiveness Directorate, with white papers due March 2, 2025. The requirement covers computational dosimetry tools, in vitro and in vivo studies of biological responses to directed energy exposure, and bioeffects engineering applications. Expected deliverables include modeling and simulation software, RF hazard evaluation tools, specialized test equipment, and custom high-power amplifiers. Offerors must hold Secret clearances and comply with security and data handling requirements. Animal subject research is anticipated, human subject research is not planned, and the government seeks unlimited rights to technical data and computer software. Contractors must generate both classified and unclassified research outputs.
Subcontract teaming includes Stellar Science LTD. CO., under a December 9, 2025 sub-award for directed energy bio-effects research and analysis services, and Thermoanalytics, Inc., under a November 1, 2025 sub-award for bio-effects research and direct-energy-exposure products.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar Science LTD. CO. | $2,000,000 | |
| Thermoanalytics, Inc. | $55,500 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA238425CB045?
FA238425CB045 was awarded to General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on August 26, 2025.
How much is contract FA238425CB045 worth?
The government has obligated $8,900,441 on FA238425CB045. Its current value, with exercised options, is $25,662,317. Its potential value, with all options, is $40,394,279.
Which agency awarded contract FA238425CB045?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA238425CB045, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA238425CB045 competed?
The extent of competition for FA238425CB045 was full and open competition. The government received 5 offers.
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