F2D-18765; milsatcom digitization and virtualization. The goal of this project is to develop a small-scale end to end all-digital network function virtualization (NFV) satcom ground architecture.

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Contract number
FA254125CB098
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,899,995

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$1,899,995.38 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 71% complete
Current and potential, with all options
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 · 156 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Berkeley Lake, GA 30092, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Legislative mandates

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About this award

Apothym Technologies Group, LLC has been awarded a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a small-scale, end-to-end all-digital Network Function Virtualization (NFV) satellite communications ground architecture under contract F2D-18765. The project, designated as a total small business set-aside, will be performed in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, with an estimated completion date of April 1, 2027. This definitive contract features firm fixed-price pricing and represents continued investment in next-generation satellite communications technologies within the Department of Defense innovation ecosystem.

The award reflects Apothym Technologies Group's established expertise in advanced satellite communications and virtualized network architectures, which the company has demonstrated through previous federal contracts with defense agencies including the Office of Naval Research and Naval Information Warfare Systems Command. The SBIR Phase II designation indicates successful completion of an earlier Phase I effort and progression toward commercialization of the NFV satcom ground architecture technology. This contract aligns with the Air Force Research Laboratory's strategic focus on modernizing military communications infrastructure through digital transformation and virtualization capabilities, leveraging small business innovation to develop flexible, high-performance systems for military applications.

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Who was awarded contract FA254125CB098?

FA254125CB098 was awarded to Apothym Technologies Group, LLC by Air Force (Department of Defense) on October 1, 2025.

How much is contract FA254125CB098 worth?

The government has obligated $1,899,995 on FA254125CB098.

Which agency awarded contract FA254125CB098?

Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA254125CB098, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).

Was contract FA254125CB098 competed?

The extent of competition for FA254125CB098 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 156 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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