Space technology advanced research - fast-tracking innovative software and hardware (star-fish) advanced research announcement (ARA) # FA9453-21-s-0001, call 01
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA945324CX010
- Awardee
-
Raytheon Company UEI FCMXL6ZRDKQ2 Part of RTX Corporation
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $14,523,661
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- AFRL/RV Future Flight Experiment Concepts Pre-Solicitation · FA945321S0001 · Posted Apr 21, 2021
- Contract value 55% obligated
- $26,452,690.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 47% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AR13 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Experimental Development
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 3 offers Two Step
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Goleta, CA, USA
- Legislative mandates
-
- 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 | $1,875,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $425,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,273,661 | |
| Funding Only Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $150,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,800,000 | |
| Original award | $6,000,000 |
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About this award
The Air Force awarded a $26.45 million definitive contract to Raytheon Company for advanced research under the Space Technology Advanced Research — Fast-Tracking Innovative Software and Hardware (STAR-FISH) Advanced Research Announcement on September 9, 2024, with a ceiling value of $26.45 million and ultimate completion on March 9, 2029.
The contract uses cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing with no set-aside. Place of performance is Goleta, California.
The originating pre-solicitation, posted April 21, 2021, sought information to develop future flight experiment concepts for the Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate, covering autonomous small satellite inspection operations, broadband RF payloads, smallsat logistics capabilities, exoatmospheric situational awareness systems, and secure modular flight software architectures. Respondents were required to submit concept reports within 30 calendar days with existing hardware and software solutions, estimated costs and schedules, and technology readiness levels.
Wallender & Associates was subcontracted on December 5, 2024, to provide management services, including earned value management and program planning support.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Wallender & Associates | $37,081 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA945324CX010?
FA945324CX010 was awarded to Raytheon Company by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on September 9, 2024.
How much is contract FA945324CX010 worth?
The government has obligated $14,523,661 on FA945324CX010. Its current value, with exercised options, is $26,452,690.
Which agency awarded contract FA945324CX010?
Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA945324CX010, with funding from Air Force (Department of Defense).
Was contract FA945324CX010 competed?
The extent of competition for FA945324CX010 was full and open competition. The government received 3 offers.
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