High energy combinable fiber laser advanced research effort (flare)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA945118C0030
- Awardee
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Leidos, Inc. UEI KTMAJCY6JXM3 Part of Leidos Holdings, Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $23,066,570
Award facts
- Contract value 98% obligated
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- $23,066,570.00 Current, with exercised options
- $23,515,062.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- Reston, VA 20190, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $350,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $300,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $690,000 | |
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| Funding Only Action | $296,780 | |
| Funding Only Action | $767,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $47,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $570,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $480,331 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $520,731 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $290,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $70,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $60,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $15,644 | |
| Funding Only Action | $940,116 | |
| Funding Only Action | $300,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,072,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $92,000 | |
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| Funding Only Action | $80,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $165,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $120,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $464,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $340,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $280,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $20,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $130,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $150,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $311,358 | |
| Funding Only Action | $115,189 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $3,565,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $600,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $269,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $625,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $800,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 |
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About this award
Leidos, Inc. (operating as SAIC) was awarded a $23.5 million cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory on August 23, 2018, for the High Energy Combinable Fiber Laser Advanced Research Effort (FLARE). The contract, which has no set-aside designation and extends through January 2026, is being performed in Reston, Virginia. FLARE represents a significant directed energy research initiative focused on developing high-energy fiber laser technologies and their integration capabilities. This research aligns with the Air Force Research Laboratory's broader mission to advance cutting-edge laser and directed energy weapon systems for military applications, supporting the Department of Defense's strategic priorities in emerging energy technologies.
The contract engages an extensive supply chain of specialized photonics and optical equipment manufacturers as subcontractors, reflecting the technical complexity of fiber laser development. Key subcontractors include Coherent NA, Inc. (laser systems), Optical Engines, Inc. (fiber laser components and amplifiers), N.p. Photonics, Inc. (optical fiber combiners and specialty lasers), NKT Photonics Inc. (advanced photonic systems), America Fujikura Ltd. (fiber optic solutions), Advalue Photonics Inc. (fiber laser technologies), Newport Corporation (optical equipment), Nufern (optical fiber and lasers), and numerous specialized suppliers including Cybel LLC, Olkin Optics LLC, Sacher Lasertechnik LLC, 3Sae Technologies, Axiom Optics, and others providing critical optical components, imaging systems, and support services. This deep and diverse subcontractor network underscores the multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing requirements inherent in advancing state-of-the-art fiber laser systems for directed energy applications.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Coherent NA, Inc. | $133,915 | |
| Coherent NA, Inc. | $120,939 | |
| Coherent NA, Inc. | $120,939 | |
| Next Imaging, Inc. | $42,097 | |
| Next Imaging, Inc. | $42,097 | |
| Sentek Dynamics Inc. | $161,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA945118C0030?
FA945118C0030 was awarded to Leidos, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on August 23, 2018.
How much is contract FA945118C0030 worth?
The government has obligated $23,066,570 on FA945118C0030. Its potential value, with all options, is $23,515,062.
Was contract FA945118C0030 competed?
The extent of competition for FA945118C0030 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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