To integrate the robust information provisioning layer communication software into a government-provided milsat system, cross-domain solution (CDS) system, and high-performance computer environment…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA875026CB001
- Awardee
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RTX BBN Technologies, Inc. UEI JAXJSTJJSP74 Part of RTX Corporation
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,112,222
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Aerial layer networking & transmission technologies Pre-Solicitation · FA875023S7002 · Posted Feb 16, 2023
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,112,222.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 64% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- 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
- Cambridge, MA 02138, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $831,596 | |
| Original award | $280,626 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a definitive contract to RTX BBN Technologies, Inc. for integration of Robust Information Provisioning Layer (RIPL) communication software into government-provided MILSAT, cross-domain solution, and high-performance computer environment systems on January 27, 2026, with a ceiling value of $1,112,222 under cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing.
Place of performance is Cambridge, MA. The contract supports PACE4ACE integration efforts. Ultimate completion is scheduled for March 22, 2027. The originating solicitation (BAA FA8750-23-S-7002) was posted February 16, 2023, and sought innovations in aerial layer networking and transmission technologies, with individual awards typically ranging from $1 million to $10 million, though the BAA estimated total funding of approximately $99.5 million across all awards through September 30, 2027. Multiple awards were anticipated. NAICS 541715 applies (research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences).
Description
To integrate the robust information provisioning layer communication software into a government-provided milsat system, cross-domain solution (CDS) system, and high-performance computer environment system.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA875026CB001?
FA875026CB001 was awarded to RTX BBN Technologies, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on January 27, 2026.
How much is contract FA875026CB001 worth?
The government has obligated $1,112,222 on FA875026CB001.
Was contract FA875026CB001 competed?
The extent of competition for FA875026CB001 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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