MQ-9 reaper sequential tacfi sbir phase II open phased array antenna
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA868923CB004
- Awardee
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Cesiumastro Inc. UEI ETNXN97SBHG3
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,799,789
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,799,789.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, 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 · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- VLG O THE HLS, TX 78738, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,799,789 |
About this award
This is a $1,799,789.00 Firm Fixed Price definitive contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to the small business prime contractor Cesiumastro Inc. for the MQ-9 REAPER SEQUENTIAL TACFI SBIR PHASE II OPEN PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA project.
The contract is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, specifically in Phase II, and is focused on developing an open phased array antenna for the MQ-9 REAPER unmanned aerial vehicle. As a small business set-aside, this contract provides Cesiumastro Inc., a manufacturer of communications modules, payloads, and satellites, the opportunity to further advance its expertise in software-defined phased array communication systems for airborne and space applications.
The contract has a period of performance through May 5, 2025 and builds on Cesiumastro's prior work with government agencies like NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Office of Naval Research, where the company has delivered advanced communications, sensing, and related hardware and software solutions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA868923CB004?
FA868923CB004 was awarded to Cesiumastro Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on June 15, 2023.
How much is contract FA868923CB004 worth?
The government has obligated $1,799,789 on FA868923CB004.
Which agency awarded contract FA868923CB004?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA868923CB004, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA868923CB004 competed?
The extent of competition for FA868923CB004 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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