This federal contract award, valued at $79,288,593.00, was issued by the Air Force Materiel Command to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for the "Optical Radiation Bioeffects and Safety (ORBS) Closed BAA" program. The contract, which does not have a set-aside designation, is a cost plus fixed fee definitive contract focused on research to enhance airman combat survivability by enabling forces to counter optical hazards and threats while exploiting optical systems. The research portfolio spans laser bioeffects, vision science, modeling and simulation, and safety engineering, often involving human/non-human subjects, optical exposure studies, imaging/spectroscopy technologies, and field hazard measurements. SAIC has awarded several subcontracts under this prime contract to companies such as Sensing Strategies, Inc., Oceanit Laboratories, and Allentown, LLC, which provide specialized expertise in areas like sensor development, engineering services, and research equipment. This contract represents a significant investment by the Air Force Materiel Command in advancing technologies to protect military personnel from optical threats and hazards.
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