Phase III small business innovative research - istari - model one
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded
- Contract number
- FA869025CB002
- Awardee
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Istari Federal LLC UEI R6JJDQ8NLMC6
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $4,236,908
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $4,236,908.16 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Washington Headquarters Service 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
- Arlington, VA 22202, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
Istari Federal LLC, a small business headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, has been awarded a Phase III Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract by the Washington Headquarters Service (Defense) with a ceiling value of $4.24 million and a firm fixed-price structure. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, is scheduled for completion by September 17, 2026, and represents the culmination of the company's SBIR effort focused on digital engineering solutions for defense applications. Work will be performed primarily in Arlington, Virginia.
This award reflects the Department of Defense's continued investment in Istari Federal's modernization initiatives, building on the company's existing portfolio of substantial federal contracts totaling approximately $49.3 million. The company has established itself as a trusted partner to the Air Force through previous awards including a $28.1 million contract for the "Flyer One" aircraft certification program and a $14.97 million Air Force Research Laboratory contract for command and control support. The Phase III SBIR contract represents a progression from earlier phases and demonstrates the government's confidence in scaling the company's innovative digital-first engineering capabilities to support Department of Defense modernization priorities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA869025CB002?
FA869025CB002 was awarded to Istari Federal LLC by Air Force (Department of Defense) on September 18, 2025.
How much is contract FA869025CB002 worth?
The government has obligated $4,236,908 on FA869025CB002.
Which agency awarded contract FA869025CB002?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA869025CB002, with funding from Washington Headquarters Service (Department of Defense).
Was contract FA869025CB002 competed?
The extent of competition for FA869025CB002 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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