Low cost, rapid, aerospace fabrication technology (l-craft) center see section j, attachment 1, statement of work (SOW).
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA239124CB037
- Awardee
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Maher & Associates LLC UEI NMX5W32STJ34
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $12,068,936
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research Solicitation · FA239123S2403 · Posted May 11, 2023
- Contract value 68% obligated
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- $12,068,936.00 Current, with exercised options
- $17,877,637.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 40% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Forest Hill, MD 21050, 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 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $525,807 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $5,848,778 | |
| Original award | $5,694,351 |
About this award
The Air Force awarded a $17.9 million definitive contract to Maher & Associates LLC for the Low Cost, Rapid, Aerospace Fabrication Technology (L-CRAFT) Center on September 26, 2024, under cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing with no set-aside.
The contract stems from the Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER) Broad Agency Announcement, a 20-year, rolling BAA covering aerospace technology maturation across high-speed systems, power and controls, strategic planning and analysis, and air-breathing engine development. The originating solicitation emphasizes technical merit and innovation as primary evaluation factors, with cost realism secondary. Place of performance is Forest Hill, MD. The ultimate completion date is December 27, 2029. Proposals under PACER are evaluated on unique and innovative approach, understanding of scope, technical soundness, and potential for transitioning research to future government needs. Individual awards are capped at $500 million. Maher & Associates LLC demonstrates prior Air Force and Navy R&D experience, including work on aerospace and automotive fabrication technologies and the Air Force's Skyborg drone program.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA239124CB037?
FA239124CB037 was awarded to Maher & Associates LLC by Air Force (Department of Defense) on September 26, 2024.
How much is contract FA239124CB037 worth?
The government has obligated $12,068,936 on FA239124CB037. Its potential value, with all options, is $17,877,637.
Was contract FA239124CB037 competed?
The extent of competition for FA239124CB037 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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