Novel thermal energy storage concept for high energy laser weapon systems
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA945124CX026
- Awardee
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PC Krause & Associates Inc. UEI SJR4NTU7XBE4
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,249,909
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,249,909.00 Current and 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
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 4 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- West Lafayette, IN, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,249,909 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $1.25M firm fixed-price definitive contract to PC Krause & Associates Inc., a West Lafayette, Indiana-based small business, for development of a novel thermal energy storage concept for high-energy laser weapon systems. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside and scheduled for completion by July 6, 2026, leverages the contractor's extensive expertise in thermal management, power electronics, and advanced engineering solutions developed through prior SBIR and STTR program execution. PC Krause & Associates, established in 1997 and specializing in defense and aerospace research and development, brings nearly three decades of experience delivering innovative technological solutions to federal agencies across multiple platforms and mission areas.
This award reflects the Air Force Research Laboratory's strategic investment in energy storage technologies critical to directed-energy weapon system advancement. PC Krause & Associates has demonstrated particular strength in thermal and power management applications, with recent contract work including lunar surface power system modeling, autonomous power controller development, and wide bandgap-based power electronics. The contractor maintains an established track record as a prime contractor across Department of Defense components and works alongside major defense primes including Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Rolls-Royce, positioning it effectively to support the Air Force's modernization priorities in directed-energy systems and high-power applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA945124CX026?
FA945124CX026 was awarded to PC Krause & Associates Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on January 2, 2024.
How much is contract FA945124CX026 worth?
The government has obligated $1,249,909 on FA945124CX026.
Was contract FA945124CX026 competed?
The extent of competition for FA945124CX026 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 4 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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