Silicon carbide power electronics for more electric aircraft
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA865018C2802
- Awardee
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Cree Fayetteville, Inc. UEI QZMVB44SHW19 Part of Wolfspeed Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $17,699,427
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $17,699,427.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase III Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Vendor DUNS or Name Change - Non-Novation | $0 | |
| Vendor DUNS or Name Change - Non-Novation | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $8,499,441 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $4,199,986 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $5,000,000 |
About this award
This is a $17,699,427.00 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Cree Fayetteville, Inc., doing business as Apei, for the development of silicon carbide power electronics for more electric aircraft. The contract is for Phase III of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and has a period of performance through September 29, 2023. No set-aside designation was used.
Cree Fayetteville, Inc. is a subsidiary of Wolfspeed Inc., a leading manufacturer of silicon carbide and gallium nitride semiconductor products for high-performance applications. Wolfspeed has received other prime federal contracts and grants from agencies such as the Office of Naval Research, NASA, and the Naval Sea Systems Command for its expertise in advanced electronic components. This contract award demonstrates Apei's capabilities in providing cutting-edge silicon carbide solutions for military and aerospace applications, which are critical for improving the efficiency and performance of more electric aircraft systems.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA865018C2802?
FA865018C2802 was awarded to Cree Fayetteville, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on February 21, 2018.
How much is contract FA865018C2802 worth?
The government has obligated $17,699,427 on FA865018C2802.
Was contract FA865018C2802 competed?
The extent of competition for FA865018C2802 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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