Next-generation semi-active laser (SAL) pulse code

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
FA865124CB013
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,759,974

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$1,759,974.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 3 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00001 · Sbir phase II - next-generation SAL pulse code $0
Original award $1,759,974

About this award

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $1.76M Small Business Innovation Research Phase II contract to Gleason Research Associates Inc. on February 28, 2024, for development of next-generation semi-active laser pulse code technology. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, carries a firm fixed-price structure with an ultimate completion date of May 29, 2026. Gleason Research Associates, a Huntsville, Alabama-based technical and engineering services firm, will perform the work at its headquarters location. This Phase II award follows successful Phase I validation and represents a significant investment by the federal government in advancing laser-guided munitions technology through the SBIR program, which supports innovative research by small businesses in the defense and commercial sectors.

Gleason Research Associates brings substantial relevant experience to this effort, having established a track record with AFRL and other Defense Department agencies on advanced technology development projects. The company specializes in software engineering, systems integration, and research and development, with particular expertise in sensor technologies and guidance systems. As a registered federal contractor since 2002, Gleason has successfully competed for multiple SBIR awards focused on next-generation sensor and seeker technologies, positioning it well to deliver the sophisticated pulse code algorithms required for semi-active laser systems. The firm's history of delivering complex defense technology solutions and its demonstrated capability in this specialized domain underscore its suitability for advancing this critical Air Force priority.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA865124CB013?

FA865124CB013 was awarded to Gleason Research Associates Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on February 28, 2024.

How much is contract FA865124CB013 worth?

The government has obligated $1,759,974 on FA865124CB013.

Was contract FA865124CB013 competed?

The extent of competition for FA865124CB013 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 3 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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