High-power adaptive directed energy system: enhancements and power scaling
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA945119C0068
- Awardee
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Nlight Defense Systems, Inc. UEI ZMVNWF6KQMM1 Part of Nlight Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $5,323,004
Award facts
- Contract value 35% obligated
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- $11,133,544.33 Current, with exercised options
- $15,259,998.00 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
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Longmont, CO 80501, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | -$426,996 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,753,019 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $512,140 | |
| Vendor DUNS or Name Change - Non-Novation | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $202,860 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $429,523 | |
| Funding Only Action | $150,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $244,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $13,998 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $150,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $5,250,000 | |
| Change Order | $125,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,130,000 | |
| Exercise an Option | $500,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,000,000 |
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About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $15.3 million cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract to Nlight Defense Systems, Inc. (a small business set-aside) on July 18, 2019, for the High-Power Adaptive Directed Energy Systems (HADES) program. Under this Phase III Small Business Innovation Research contract, Nlight will develop, test, and prototype adaptive high-power laser capabilities at its Longmont, Colorado facility, with work scheduled for completion by June 30, 2025. Nlight Defense Systems is a division of Nlight Inc., a leading provider of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers for aerospace and defense applications, and brings substantial expertise in laser technologies and rapid prototyping for directed energy weapons systems.
This contract advances the Air Force's directed energy weapons development efforts by leveraging Nlight's core competencies in fiber amplifiers, laser diodes, and integrated optical components. The company's experience supporting the Department of Defense and partnering with the Air Force Research Laboratory, Naval Research Laboratory, and other federal agencies positions it to deliver the adaptive laser enhancements and power scaling capabilities required for modern directed energy systems. The work builds upon Nlight's broader portfolio of directed energy contracts, including a $75 million indefinite delivery contract with Naval Sea Systems Command for high-energy laser rapid prototyping, demonstrating the company's established track record in this critical defense capability area.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA945119C0068?
FA945119C0068 was awarded to Nlight Defense Systems, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on July 18, 2019.
How much is contract FA945119C0068 worth?
The government has obligated $5,323,004 on FA945119C0068. Its current value, with exercised options, is $11,133,544. Its potential value, with all options, is $15,259,998.
Was contract FA945119C0068 competed?
The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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