Forcing function develops cutting-edge EMS and cyberspace technologies for the air force, using agile methods to rapidly advance EW and DCO capabilities in response to peer competition.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA875025CB069
- Awardee
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Phaedrus LLC UEI FAQVMKLKFG31
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $6,670,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Capabilities for cyber advancement Pre-Solicitation · FA875021S7001 · Posted Mar 23, 2021
- Contract value 26% obligated
- $25,349,598.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 21% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Mobility Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Columbia, MD 21044, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $5,770,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$500,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $500,000 | |
| Original award | $900,000 |
About this award
Air Mobility Command awarded a $25.3 million cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract to Phaedrus LLC, an 8(a) certified veteran-owned small business, for electromagnetic spectrum and cyberspace technology development on September 25, 2025, under no set-aside. The contract supports the Air Force's Capabilities for Cyber Advancement initiative, developing cutting-edge EMS and cyberspace technologies using agile methods to advance electronic warfare and defensive cyber operations capabilities in response to peer competition.
Place of performance is Columbia, Maryland. The ultimate completion date is November 25, 2030. The originating solicitation is the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command's Capabilities for Cyber Advancement Broad Agency Announcement, a $975 million program seeking innovative cyber technologies across domains including cloud architectures, cyber modeling and simulation, secure development tools, and zero trust computing. Individual awards under the BAA range from $100,000 to $99 million with performance periods up to 60 months. The government evaluates proposals on overall scientific and technical merit, potential contribution to Air Force objectives, demonstrated technology and domain knowledge, and cost reasonableness. Multiple awards are expected across fiscal years 2021–2026 under various instruments including procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA875025CB069?
FA875025CB069 was awarded to Phaedrus LLC by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on September 25, 2025.
How much is contract FA875025CB069 worth?
The government has obligated $6,670,000 on FA875025CB069. Its current value, with exercised options, is $25,349,598.
Which agency awarded contract FA875025CB069?
Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA875025CB069, with funding from Air Mobility Command (Air Force).
Was contract FA875025CB069 competed?
The extent of competition for FA875025CB069 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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