Aggressive embedded propulsion operability (aepo)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA239125CB036
- Awardee
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Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc. UEI WKFLAWKMDD53
- Awarding agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $3,081,026
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research Solicitation · FA239123S2403 · Posted May 11, 2023
- Contract value 14% obligated
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- $10,077,642.00 Current, with exercised options
- $22,229,123.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 45% complete
- Current and 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 · 4 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Sharing
- Place of performance
- Indianapolis, IN 46241, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $806,333 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $200,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $931,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $760,693 | |
| Original award | $383,000 |
About this award
The Air Force awarded a $22.2 million definitive contract to Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc. for the Aggressive Embedded Propulsion Operability (AEPO) program on August 21, 2025, under cost-sharing pricing with an ultimate completion date of March 21, 2028.
The award stems from the Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER) Broad Agency Announcement, a 20-year unrestricted research solicitation issued by Air Force Research Laboratory. PACER seeks proposals to mature aerospace technologies across high-speed systems, power and controls, strategic planning and analysis, and air-breathing engine technology development. Technical proposals are evaluated primarily on merit—including innovation, technical soundness, and transition potential—with cost realism as secondary consideration. Individual awards under PACER are capped at $500 million.
Place of performance is Indianapolis, IN. The contract ceiling value is $22.2 million. NAICS code 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) applies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA239125CB036?
FA239125CB036 was awarded to Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on August 21, 2025.
How much is contract FA239125CB036 worth?
The government has obligated $3,081,026 on FA239125CB036. Its current value, with exercised options, is $10,077,642. Its potential value, with all options, is $22,229,123.
Was contract FA239125CB036 competed?
The extent of competition for FA239125CB036 was full and open competition. The government received 4 offers.
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