Automatic smart routing devices for data across various communication platforms

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
FA489023C0025
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,799,932

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$1,799,931.99 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
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
San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase II Action

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00006 $0
Other Administrative Action P00005 · Air combat command is seeking to further develop the somewear global hotspot solution that will significantly contribute to the DAF strategic capability of… $0
Other Administrative Action P00004 $0
Vendor Address Change P00003 $0
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $1,799,932

About this award

The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a $1.8 million firm fixed-price contract to Somewear Labs, Inc., a small business specializing in satellite-enabled communications solutions. Under this Small Business Innovation Research Phase II action, Somewear Labs will further develop its Global Hotspot solution to support the Department of the Air Force's strategic capability for resilient information sharing, specifically enabling tactical air control operations. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, runs through September 30, 2025, with performance taking place at Somewear Labs' headquarters in San Francisco, California.

This award represents a continuation of the Air Force's investment in advanced connectivity technologies for military operations in remote or austere environments. Somewear Labs has established itself as a key supplier of satellite-based communication devices and network solutions across multiple defense agencies, including prior contracts with the Department of the Army, Marine Corps, and various civilian agencies. The SBIR Phase II designation indicates the Air Force has validated the technical feasibility and commercial potential of the Global Hotspot technology and is now investing in its full development and demonstration for operational military use.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA489023C0025?

FA489023C0025 was awarded to Somewear Labs, Inc. by Air Combat Command (Air Force) on August 1, 2023.

How much is contract FA489023C0025 worth?

The government has obligated $1,799,932 on FA489023C0025.

Which agency awarded contract FA489023C0025?

Air Combat Command (Air Force) awarded FA489023C0025, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).

Was contract FA489023C0025 competed?

The extent of competition for FA489023C0025 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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