Blind weld methods and tools for thin flight surface unitized structures
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA239425CB040
- Awardee
-
Rohr, Inc. UEI N1KNMDAF9M25
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $5,104,935
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $5,104,935.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 35% 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 · 1 offer Two Step
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Chula Vista, CA 91910, 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 | $5,104,935 |
About this award
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded a definitive contract valued at $5.1M to Rohr, Inc., a subsidiary of Collins Aerospace and Raytheon Technologies Corporation, for the development of blind weld methods and tools for thin flight surface unitized structures. The contract, awarded on September 29, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2028, will be performed at Rohr's facility in Chula Vista, California. The engagement utilizes cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing and carries no small business set-aside designation, reflecting Rohr's status as a large, established aerospace manufacturer with extensive experience in precision airframe structures and components.
This contract supports AFRL's advanced manufacturing research objectives by focusing on innovative joining techniques for modern aircraft construction. Blind welding methods are critical technologies for integrating thin-walled structures commonly found in next-generation military aircraft, offering potential improvements in structural efficiency, manufacturing speed, and component reliability. Rohr's involvement aligns with its demonstrated expertise in aerospace manufacturing innovation, including prior participation in NASA's High-Rate Composites Aircraft Manufacturing program and its track record of delivering complex aircraft components to defense agencies including the Air Force Sustainment Center and the Department of the Navy.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA239425CB040?
FA239425CB040 was awarded to Rohr, Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on September 29, 2025.
How much is contract FA239425CB040 worth?
The government has obligated $5,104,935 on FA239425CB040.
Which agency awarded contract FA239425CB040?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA239425CB040, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA239425CB040 competed?
The extent of competition for FA239425CB040 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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