Small business innovation research (sbir) program: develop and demonstrate a robotic adaptive scuff sanding system (rass) to automate surface preparation for coating refresh on the f-35 airframe.
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- Contract number
- FA822226CB002
- Awardee
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Aerobotix Inc. UEI J29NVDM9D8B9
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,249,428
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,249,428.14 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 77% 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 · 6 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Triana, AL 35758, 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 awarded a $1.25 million Firm Fixed Price contract to Aerobotix Inc., a small business based in Madison, Alabama, under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside and effective through January 13, 2027, funds development and demonstration of a Robotic Adaptive Scuff Sanding System (RASS) to automate surface preparation for coating refresh operations on F-35 airframes. This initiative addresses a critical manufacturing challenge in aerospace maintenance, where manual scuff sanding prior to coating reapplication is labor-intensive and subject to quality variability. The work will be performed at Aerobotix's facility in Triana, Alabama.
Aerobotix brings substantial relevant expertise to this effort, having established itself as a specialized provider of robotic automation systems for defense and aerospace applications since 2005. The company's prior contract portfolio includes development of robotic paint application systems and advanced manufacturing technologies for federal agencies including the Air Force Research Laboratory, demonstrating the technical capability and program execution experience necessary for successful delivery of an adaptive robotic system for complex aircraft maintenance operations. This SBIR contract represents a strategic investment in automation technology that could significantly improve F-35 sustainment efficiency and coating quality across the fleet.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA822226CB002?
FA822226CB002 was awarded to Aerobotix Inc. by Air Force Sustainment Center (Air Force Materiel Command) on January 14, 2026.
How much is contract FA822226CB002 worth?
The government has obligated $1,249,428 on FA822226CB002.
Which agency awarded contract FA822226CB002?
Air Force Sustainment Center (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA822226CB002, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA822226CB002 competed?
The extent of competition for FA822226CB002 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 6 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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