Definitive Contract FA945314C0372
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- This federal contract award, valued at $5,937,191.00, was issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Spectrolab, Inc., a leading supplier of high-efficiency multijunction solar cells for spacecraft power systems. The contract, which is not designated as a set-aside, is for the demonstration of high-efficiency solar cells for space and near-space applications. The goal is to develop solar cells that can respond to the space solar spectrum and convert solar energy into usable electrical...
- This is a $9,144,135.00 federal contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Spectrolab, Inc., a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. The contract is for Spectrolab to leverage near-term technology developments and high-risk/high reward initiatives to drive space solar arrays above 300W/kg, reduce weight, and improve stowage volume. This contract was awarded under the AFRL's Research Options for Space Enterprise Technologies (ROSET) Broad Agency Announcement, which is an...
- This federal contract award to Spectrolab, Inc., a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells and arrays, is for the provision of solar array panels. The $2,380,731 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by the U.S. government, with no set-aside designation, and has a period of performance through December 31, 2008. Spectrolab has previously received prime contract awards from NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense to supply solar power generation equipment for spacecraft and satellite...
- This is a definitive, cost-sharing contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), a defense agency, to Solaero Technologies Corp., a small business manufacturer of solar cells and panels for aerospace applications. The $3,347,337.00 contract is for the development of greater than 37% efficient space solar cells. The contract has a final completion date of February 28, 2019. Through this award, Solaero will provide AFRL with advanced solar cell and panel technologies to support...
- This is a federal contract award from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Solaero Technologies Corp., a for-profit manufacturer of solar cells, solar panels, and related components for aerospace applications. The contract, valued at $5,439,349.00, is for Solaero to develop advanced solar cell, solar array, and related technologies that will provide greater than 60 kW/m3 stowed power density, greater than 200 W/kg specific power, and improved robustness against natural and man-made...
- This is a $15,004,784.00 cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Solaero Technologies Corp., a manufacturer of solar cells, solar panels, and related components for the aerospace industry. The contract, titled "SSPACE: SPACE SOLAR POWER ADVANCEMENT FOR CONSTELLATION-CLASS EXPANSION STAR", has a period of performance ending on December 19, 2029. Solaero Technologies has previously received prime and subcontract awards from...
- The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded a $4,499,703 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Solaero Technologies Corp., a manufacturer of solar cells and panels for aerospace applications. The contract, titled "NEXT GENERATION SPM," has a period of performance through May 30, 2025 and is not set aside for any specific business type. Solaero Technologies has previously provided solar array components and related services to AFRL, NASA, and other government agencies for programs such...
- This is a $749,936.00 Firm Fixed Price contract awarded by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory to Alphacore Inc., a for-profit small business, under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II. The contract requires the development of an integrated switch module to reconfigure solar cells within a solar array for spacecraft power systems, to be integrated with Spectrolab's solar array tile. This contract supports the Air Force's need for...
- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $6.92M definitive contract to Solaero Technologies Corp. for the development and implementation of automated, low-cost space panel manufacturing systems. Executed on December 15, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of December 24, 2025, this cost-plus-fixed-fee contract supports the advancement of domestic solar technology manufacturing capabilities for aerospace applications. The contract, which includes a modification to update the...
- This is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Redwire Space Solutions, LLC (prime contractor) for the development of a high-power solar array system for small satellites. The contract has a total ceiling value of $1,499,415.00 and is set aside for small businesses. Major subcontractors include River Front Services, Inc. (systems engineering support), Bluefoot Industrial LLC (systems engineering oversight), and Solaero...
This federal contract award, with ID FA945314C0372, was issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Spectrolab, Inc., a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. The $7,149,694.00 cost-sharing contract is for the development of ultra-high efficiency multijunction space solar cell structures approaching 40% AM0 efficiency. This aligns with AFRL's research and development initiatives focused on advancing space solar power generation technologies. There is no set-aside designation associated with this award. As a prime contractor, Spectrolab has previously supplied high-efficiency solar cells, solar array panels, simulators, and test equipment to support NASA and Air Force satellite and spacecraft programs. This contract award further demonstrates Spectrolab's expertise in providing specialized space-grade solar power generation equipment to federal agencies.
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | FederalAgency | Type | PostedDate |
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Ultra-High Efficiency Multijunction Space Solar Cell Structures Approaching 40% AM0 Efficiency | BAA-RV-2013-0002 | Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory | Award Notice 1/1 | 2/19/14, 6:25 PM |
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P00019 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 10/23/18 | |
| P00018 | Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $993.2k | 3/27/18 | |
| P00017 | Funding Only Action | $155.5k | 1/24/18 | |
| P00016 | Funding Only Action | $105.0k | 11/14/17 | |
| P00015 | Exercise an Option | $80.0k | 10/4/17 |