Small business innovative research contract for laser interrupt for airspace safety.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA945124CX065
- Awardee
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Arete Associates UEI DMKEXJ8NQ4C5
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,899,838
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,899,838.00 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
- Northridge, CA 91324, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,899,838 |
About this award
This is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Arete Associates, doing business as Arete, a small business manufacturer. The $1,899,838 Firm Fixed Price contract is for the development of a laser interrupt system to enhance airspace safety. The contract has a total completion date of July 16, 2026.
Arete Associates is an advanced science and engineering company that specializes in providing innovative sensing solutions for national security challenges. The company has secured numerous federal contract and grant awards, including multiple SBIR/STTR contracts across Phases I-III from various defense agencies. This SBIR Phase II award builds upon Arete's prior technology development work to transition capabilities into Naval acquisition programs. The contract is set aside for small businesses.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA945124CX065?
FA945124CX065 was awarded to Arete Associates by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on July 17, 2024.
How much is contract FA945124CX065 worth?
The government has obligated $1,899,838 on FA945124CX065.
Was contract FA945124CX065 competed?
The extent of competition for FA945124CX065 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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