Wildstar has been developing a 3GPP 5G/6G satellite system for smart IOT and communications. Location based capabilities are part of the 5G release 17 and release 18 standards.

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
FA254125CB075
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,889,497

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$1,889,497.00 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)
PSC
AC32 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Beverly, MA 01915, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Legislative mandates

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About this award

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $1.89 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract to Wildstar LLC, a Beverly, Massachusetts-based small business specializing in advanced aerospace and communications technologies. Under this Definitive Contract with firm fixed-price terms, Wildstar will continue development of a 3GPP 5G/6G satellite system designed for smart Internet of Things and communications applications. The project leverages location-based capabilities aligned with 5G Release 17 and Release 18 standards, representing the company's ongoing research into next-generation satellite communication systems for defense applications. This contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and is scheduled for completion by September 14, 2026.

Wildstar LLC brings demonstrated expertise in satellite innovation and defense-focused research to this engagement, having secured multiple prior awards from the Air Force Research Laboratory through SBIR and Strategic Funding Increase programs. The company's contract portfolio reflects a strategic focus on satellite power production efficiency and ubiquitous communications capabilities. This Phase II award represents a continuation of the company's innovation pipeline in critical aerospace and communication technologies, building on foundational work established in earlier SBIR phases and supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory's broader objectives in next-generation satellite systems development.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA254125CB075?

FA254125CB075 was awarded to Wildstar LLC by Air Force (Department of Defense) on July 15, 2025.

How much is contract FA254125CB075 worth?

The government has obligated $1,889,497 on FA254125CB075.

Which agency awarded contract FA254125CB075?

Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA254125CB075, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).

Was contract FA254125CB075 competed?

The extent of competition for FA254125CB075 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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