Advanced hybrid rocket engine development
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA930024C6022
- Awardee
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Firehawk Aerospace Inc. UEI FKWJD9HL5931
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $8,991,958
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA Solicitation · FA930020S0001 · Posted Mar 18, 2020
- Contract value 90% obligated
-
- $8,991,958.06 Current, with exercised options
- $10,001,065.06 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 64% 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
- Addison, TX 75001, USA
- Legislative mandates
-
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $4,096,374 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $403,584 | |
| Original award | $4,492,000 |
About this award
Firehawk Aerospace Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Addison, Texas, has been awarded a $10.0 million firm fixed-price definitive contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory for Advanced Hybrid Rocket Engine Development. The contract, awarded on September 30, 2024, extends through May 29, 2027, and represents continuation of the company's expertise in hybrid propulsion systems and advanced manufacturing techniques, including three-dimensional printing applications. This award stems from the AFRL's open Broad Agency Announcement solicitation focused on maturing rocket propulsion technologies across multiple domains, including solid rocket motors, liquid rocket engines, and air-breathing turbine engines for strategic and tactical missile applications. The work will be performed in Addison, Texas, and carries no set-aside designation.
This contract reflects Firehawk Aerospace's demonstrated track record of transitioning Small Business Innovation Research phase contracts into operational capabilities for military customers. The company's focus on developing cost-effective, safe, and innovative propulsion solutions aligns with the Air Force Research Laboratory Rocket Propulsion Division's objectives to advance technologies from concept through appropriate technology readiness levels. The award supports the broader Air Force initiative to enhance rapid launch and deployment capabilities through innovative manufacturing and propulsion system development, building upon Firehawk's previous SBIR Phase I, II, and III contracts with the Department of Defense.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA930024C6022?
FA930024C6022 was awarded to Firehawk Aerospace Inc. by Air Force Test Center (Air Force Materiel Command) on September 30, 2024.
How much is contract FA930024C6022 worth?
The government has obligated $8,991,958 on FA930024C6022. Its potential value, with all options, is $10,001,065.
Which agency awarded contract FA930024C6022?
Air Force Test Center (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA930024C6022, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA930024C6022 competed?
The extent of competition for FA930024C6022 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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