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 56% 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
- Research
- STTR Phase II
- 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 | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,799,912 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $1.8 million firm-fixed-price definitive contract to Aqwest, LLC on August 12, 2025, under a total small business set-aside, for a Small Business Innovation Research Phase II effort to develop a high-energy, multi-component optical isolator for 2-micron fiber lasers. The contract's ultimate completion date is November 12, 2027, and the stated ceiling value is $1.8 million. Work is performed in Larkspur, Colorado 80118. Aqwest is a small business limited liability company headquartered in Larkspur, specializing in photonics, thermal management, and energy solutions for defense and aerospace 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 6, 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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