F2D-18779 vleo advanced dual-module engine for resilience (VADER). This contract will focus on developing the dual-module propulsion system hardware to TRL-5 and developing the corresponding guidance,…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA254125CB101
- Awardee
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Echelon Orbital Inc. UEI VQA6ZANAEGA5
- Awarding agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,694,987
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,694,986.92 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 73% 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
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 26 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,694,987 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $1,694,986.92 definitive contract to Echelon Orbital Inc. for development of the VLEO Advanced Dual-Module Engine for Resilience (VADER) propulsion system on October 1, 2025, under a total small business set-aside.
Echelon Orbital is a self-certified small disadvantaged business. The contract requires development of dual-module propulsion system hardware to Technology Readiness Level 5 and corresponding guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for very low earth orbit operations. Work is performed in Scottsdale, Arizona. The ultimate completion date is April 1, 2027. The contract is priced firm fixed-price.
Description
F2D-18779 vleo advanced dual-module engine for resilience (VADER). This contract will focus on developing the dual-module propulsion system hardware to TRL-5 and developing the corresponding guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA254125CB101?
FA254125CB101 was awarded to Echelon Orbital Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on October 1, 2025.
How much is contract FA254125CB101 worth?
The government has obligated $1,694,987 on FA254125CB101.
Which agency awarded contract FA254125CB101?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA254125CB101, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA254125CB101 competed?
The extent of competition for FA254125CB101 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 26 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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