Small business innovation research(sbir) program: develop and demonstrate an omni-directional aircraft mover designed specifically for the f-16 fighting falcon.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA822226CB001
- Awardee
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Slip Robotics Inc. UEI UM5BCN7ELFF6
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,218,585
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,218,585.36 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 45% 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 · 17 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Hill AFB, UT 84056, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded a $1.22 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to Slip Robotics Inc. under a total small business set-aside designation. The definitive contract, awarded on January 7, 2026, calls for the development and demonstration of an omni-directional aircraft mover specifically designed for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The F-16 is a lightweight, multi-role fighter aircraft that serves as a cornerstone platform for the U.S. Air Force and numerous allied nations. Work will be performed at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, with a firm fixed-price structure and an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2027.
This SBIR award supports AFRL's mission to advance aerospace technologies through innovation partnerships with small businesses. The omni-directional aircraft mover represents a potential advancement in ground support equipment for fighter aircraft operations, enhancing maintenance, servicing, and positioning capabilities on the flight line. The contract's placement within the SBIR program underscores the Department of Defense's commitment to leveraging small business technical expertise for specialized aerospace solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce logistics burden at installations like Hill AFB.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA822226CB001?
FA822226CB001 was awarded to Slip Robotics Inc. by Air Force Sustainment Center (Air Force Materiel Command) on January 7, 2026.
How much is contract FA822226CB001 worth?
The government has obligated $1,218,585 on FA822226CB001.
Which agency awarded contract FA822226CB001?
Air Force Sustainment Center (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA822226CB001, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA822226CB001 competed?
The extent of competition for FA822226CB001 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 17 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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