Low-cost frequency selective system (FSS) for hypersoncis radomes
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA239424CB009
- Awardee
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COI Ceramics, Inc. UEI JHL1LUML1R65 Part of Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $500,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Variability Improvements in Engineered Windows (VIEW) Solicitation · FA865022S5722 · Posted Jan 12, 2022
- Contract value 25% obligated
- $2,011,434.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 4 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$350,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $350,000 | |
| Original award | $500,000 |
About this award
This is a $2,011,434.00 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to COI Ceramics, Inc., a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation, to develop a low-cost frequency selective system (FSS) for hypersonic radomes. The contract does not have a set-aside designation.
COI Ceramics specializes in manufacturing advanced ceramic materials and components for high-temperature and extreme environment applications, including thermal protection systems, radomes, and hypersonic vehicles. As the prime contractor, COI Ceramics will leverage its expertise to provide the AFRL with the low-cost FSS solution for hypersonic radomes. Two subcontractors, Exothermics, Inc. and Vector Electromagnetics LLC, will also support the effort by providing specialized materials, components, and engineering services.
The original solicitation, issued by the AFRL's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, sought proposals to develop new manufacturing technologies or enhance existing processes to reduce costs, cycle times, and variability for transparent window systems capable of withstanding temperatures over 1000 degrees Celsius for hypersonic platforms. The contract award to COI Ceramics is part of the AFRL's broader efforts to strengthen domestic defense manufacturing capabilities in this critical technology area.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Vector Electromagnetics LLC | $204,196 | |
| Exothermics, Inc. | $257,673 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA239424CB009?
FA239424CB009 was awarded to COI Ceramics, Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on October 4, 2023.
How much is contract FA239424CB009 worth?
The government has obligated $500,000 on FA239424CB009. Its current value, with exercised options, is $2,011,434.
Which agency awarded contract FA239424CB009?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA239424CB009, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA239424CB009 competed?
The extent of competition for FA239424CB009 was full and open competition. The government received 4 offers.
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