Sequential stratfi-tacfi phase II - catalytic propellant decomposition chamber for multi-mode propulsion

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
FA930023C6025
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,783,628

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$1,783,628.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
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
Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase II Action

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00003 $0
Novation Agreement P00002 $0
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00001 · Increasing space vehicle maneuverability and resilience $0
Original award $1,783,628

About this award

Quantum Space LLC, a small business based in Rockville, Maryland, was awarded a $1.78M firm fixed-price definitive contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory on September 13, 2023, for Phase II development of a catalytic propellant decomposition chamber designed to enhance space vehicle maneuverability and resilience through multi-mode propulsion capabilities. The contract carries a Total Small Business set-aside designation and is scheduled for completion by December 30, 2025, with performance taking place in Hawthorne, California. This award represents continuation of the Sequential STRATFI-TACFI propulsion research initiative, reflecting the Air Force Research Laboratory's investment in advanced propulsion technologies to improve operational flexibility and mission resilience of space-based platforms.

The contract builds upon Quantum Space LLC's demonstrated expertise in aerospace research and advanced analytical services, as evidenced by the company's prior federal awards from defense and civilian agencies. As a Phase II effort, this development contract likely encompasses detailed design, prototyping, and testing of the propellant decomposition system to advance the technology toward operational maturity. The award underscores the Air Force Research Laboratory's focus on innovative propulsion solutions that enable multi-mode operational capabilities, supporting broader defense objectives in space superiority and assured access to space.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA930023C6025?

FA930023C6025 was awarded to Quantum Space LLC by Air Force Test Center (Air Force Materiel Command) on September 11, 2023.

How much is contract FA930023C6025 worth?

The government has obligated $1,783,628 on FA930023C6025.

Which agency awarded contract FA930023C6025?

Air Force Test Center (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA930023C6025, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).

Was contract FA930023C6025 competed?

The extent of competition for FA930023C6025 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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