Definitive Contract FA945125CX014
Award Date
4/23/25
Potential Completion Date
7/23/27
Potential Value
$1.8M
Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Awardee
Rhea Space Activity, Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
927110 - Space Research and Technology
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
Total Small Business
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
5
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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