Next-generation hall thruster study (nghts)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA930021C6002
- Awardee
-
Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc. UEI XSEFW2JFVLW4 Part of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $26,609,027
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $26,609,026.66 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
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Basic Research
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Redmond, WA 98052, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $3,935,417 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $5,382,414 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $4,663,514 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $12,627,681 |
About this award
Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc.'s In Space Propulsion division received a $26.6 million firm fixed-price definitive contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory on April 21, 2021, for the Next-Generation Hall Thruster Study (NGHTS). The contract, which extends through August 31, 2026, is based in Redmond, Washington, and does not utilize any set-aside designation. Hall thrusters are electric propulsion systems critical for spacecraft positioning and station-keeping, and this study focuses on advancing the next generation of these technologies to improve performance and reduce costs for government and commercial space applications. As a child company of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Aerojet Rocketdyne leverages its extensive experience in electric propulsion system development to support the Air Force's strategic interests in advanced spacecraft propulsion capabilities.
The prime contractor has engaged multiple specialized subcontractors to support various technical aspects of the hall thruster development effort. Key subcontractors include Mott Corp, providing advanced filtration and porous anode components; Green Circuits, Inc., supplying printed circuit board assemblies; Precision Ferrites & Ceramics, Inc., contributing ceramic components including shapal blocks; Inter-National Electronics Alloys LLC, furnishing Hiperco magnetic alloy materials; Plasma Processes, LLC, providing bed plates and specialized coatings; the University of Michigan, conducting development and testing work; Plasma Controls, LLC, supporting cathode development; and Galaxy Technologies Inc., manufacturing machined parts. This diverse subcontractor network reflects the complex, multidisciplinary nature of hall thruster development, requiring specialized expertise in materials science, electronics, ceramics, plasma physics, and precision manufacturing to achieve the program's technical objectives.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mott Corp | $32,889 | |
| Green Circuits, Inc. | $282 | |
| Mott Corp | $83,482 | |
| Green Circuits, Inc. | $39,837 | |
| Precision Ferrites & Ceramics, Inc. | $46,214 | |
| Inter-National Electronics Alloys LLC | $94,985 | |
| Plasma Processes, LLC | $33,633 | |
| Regents Of The University Of Michigan | $145,291 | |
| Plasma Controls, LLC | $70,000 | |
| Galaxy Technologies Inc. | $65,174 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA930021C6002?
FA930021C6002 was awarded to Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc. by Air Force Test Center (Air Force Materiel Command) on April 21, 2021.
How much is contract FA930021C6002 worth?
The government has obligated $26,609,027 on FA930021C6002.
Which agency awarded contract FA930021C6002?
Air Force Test Center (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA930021C6002, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA930021C6002 competed?
The extent of competition for FA930021C6002 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
On GovTribe
See this award's full record
- Every transaction and funding action
- The awardee's other awards and teaming partners
- Similar awards and recompete opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this award