This federal contract award, valued at $1,649,958.00, was issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Aerojet Rocketdyne of DE, Inc. to develop "Next Generation Additively Manufactured Exhaust Control Duct Enabling Hypersonic Affordability". The contract is a cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract with a period of performance through April 2025. There is no set-aside designation for this award.
The contract was awarded under a broader AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate broad agency announcement (BAA) that solicits research and development proposals in advanced manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing, to support the Air Force's future manufacturing capabilities. As a prime contractor, Aerojet Rocketdyne will be conducting research and development work related to additively manufactured exhaust control ducts to enable more affordable hypersonic systems. The company has also been awarded other federal contracts and grants for research in areas like propulsion systems, thermoelectric modules, and additive manufacturing.
Major subcontractors on this contract include Airgas USA, LLC for hydrogen trailer rentals, Plasma Processes, LLC for materials and coatings expertise, and Meld Manufacturing Corporation, a woman-owned small business, for additive manufacturing services.
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