Sbir II: high energy, multi-component, optical isolator for 2 micron fiber lasers
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA945125CX027
- Awardee
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Aqwest, LLC UEI GELKYCZTCY69
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,799,912
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,799,912.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 53% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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 · 5 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Larkspur, CO 80118, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,799,912 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $1.8 million definitive contract to Aqwest, LLC for development of a high-energy, multi-component optical isolator for 2-micron fiber lasers on August 12, 2025, under a total small business set-aside.
The contract is firm fixed price with an ultimate completion date of November 12, 2027. Place of performance is Larkspur, Colorado. This SBIR Phase II award supports the Air Force Research Laboratory's photonics and directed energy research priorities, building on Aqwest's established capability in fiber-optic isolators and laser systems for defense applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA945125CX027?
FA945125CX027 was awarded to Aqwest, LLC by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on August 12, 2025.
How much is contract FA945125CX027 worth?
The government has obligated $1,799,912 on FA945125CX027.
Was contract FA945125CX027 competed?
The extent of competition for FA945125CX027 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 5 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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