FY24 ousd (r and e) sbir| air force digital transformation office (DTO)| O2D-0304 - generative augmentation process (GAP) i aria
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA860425CB042
- Awardee
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Applied Research In Acoustics LLC UEI VRVSN9FSN7U9
- Awarding agency
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AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,199,449
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,199,448.62 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 77% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Washington Headquarters Service 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 · 505 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Madison, VA 22727, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,199,449 |
About this award
Applied Research In Acoustics LLC, doing business as Aria, has been awarded a $1.2 million firm fixed-price definitive contract by the Office of the Secretary of Defense through the Air Force Digital Transformation Office under the FY24 OUSD (Research and Engineering) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The contract, designated O2D-0304 for the Generative Augmentation Process (GAP) I ARIA initiative, is set aside for total small business participation and will be performed in Madison, Virginia, with completion targeted for February 25, 2027. Aria, a small business research and development firm specializing in applied acoustics, signal processing, and cognitive science, was selected to advance innovative technological research supporting defense objectives.
This award reflects Aria's demonstrated expertise in advanced research domains critical to national security, including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and machine learning applications. The company has established a strong track record of successfully executing SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contracts for defense agencies, including the Naval Sea Systems Command, Office of Naval Research, and Missile Defense Agency, with prior efforts spanning specialized areas such as machine learning model validation, generative modeling technologies, and advanced sensor systems. The GAP I ARIA contract represents continued investment in Aria's capabilities to deliver cutting-edge research solutions aligned with Air Force digital transformation priorities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA860425CB042?
FA860425CB042 was awarded to Applied Research In Acoustics LLC by AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) on August 26, 2025.
How much is contract FA860425CB042 worth?
The government has obligated $1,199,449 on FA860425CB042.
Which agency awarded contract FA860425CB042?
AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) awarded FA860425CB042, with funding from Washington Headquarters Service (Department of Defense).
Was contract FA860425CB042 competed?
The extent of competition for FA860425CB042 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 505 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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