Returning exoatmospheric unique is noval (RETURN)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA238525CB021
- Awardee
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Cardinal Engineering, LLC UEI C6KWNDH3EEB5 Part of Cardinal Engineering, LLC
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,789,252
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,789,252.42 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 67% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 7 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC 20003, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,789,252 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $1.789 million definitive contract to Cardinal Engineering, LLC for the RETURNING EXOATMOSPHERIC UNIQUE RESEARCH IS NOVEL (RETURN) project on April 28, 2025, under a total small business set-aside.
The contract is firm fixed price with an ultimate completion date of July 22, 2027. Place of performance is Washington, DC 20003. This SBIR Phase II effort focuses on advanced research and development in exoatmospheric systems, building on Cardinal Engineering's established track record in specialized defense engineering and rapid prototyping for federal agencies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA238525CB021?
FA238525CB021 was awarded to Cardinal Engineering, LLC by Air Force (Department of Defense) on April 28, 2025.
How much is contract FA238525CB021 worth?
The government has obligated $1,789,252 on FA238525CB021.
Which agency awarded contract FA238525CB021?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA238525CB021, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA238525CB021 competed?
The extent of competition for FA238525CB021 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 7 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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