Turbulence-resistant free-space optical links for optical communication and quantum networking aims to develop a novel free-space optical (FSO) communication receiver that integrates pointing,…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA875026CB003
- Awardee
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Caelight, Inc. UEI GRPWU8KKNFR9
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $353,889
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Quantum information sciences Pre-Solicitation · FA875023S7001 · Posted Apr 25, 2023
- Contract value 35% obligated
- $1,007,995.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 24% 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
- Orlando, FL 32826, 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 | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $160,415 | |
| Funding Only Action | $44,237 | |
| Original award | $149,237 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $1,007,995 definitive contract to Caelight, Inc. for development of turbulence-resistant free-space optical links for optical communication and quantum networking on January 29, 2026, under cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing with no set-aside.
The award emerges from BAA FA8750-23-S-7001, a broad agency announcement for Quantum Information Sciences research issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate. The project aims to develop a novel free-space optical communication receiver that integrates pointing, acquisition, and tracking with wavefront correction. Performance occurs in Orlando, Florida, with an ultimate completion date of March 28, 2029.
Description
Turbulence-resistant free-space optical links for optical communication and quantum networking aims to develop a novel free-space optical (FSO) communication receiver that integrates pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT) with wavefront correction
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA875026CB003?
FA875026CB003 was awarded to Caelight, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on January 29, 2026.
How much is contract FA875026CB003 worth?
The government has obligated $353,889 on FA875026CB003. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,007,995.
Was contract FA875026CB003 competed?
The extent of competition for FA875026CB003 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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