Nuclear electric propulsion to achieve dynamic space operations (nepadso)

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Contract number
FA945326CX009
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$4,199,862

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 100% obligated
$4,199,862.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 33% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AC31 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Basic Research
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Two Step
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Long Beach, CA 90746, USA
Legislative mandates

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About this award

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $4.2 million definitive contract to Antares Nuclear, Inc. for nuclear electric propulsion to achieve dynamic space operations (NEPADSO) on January 30, 2026, with completion by May 1, 2028.

Antares Nuclear is a small disadvantaged business. Place of performance is Long Beach, CA. The contract is firm fixed price with no set-aside applied. The originating solicitation, posted September 18, 2018 and due October 22, 2018, sought development of nuclear electric propulsion technology for dynamic space operations capability.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA945326CX009?

FA945326CX009 was awarded to Antares Nuclear, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on January 30, 2026.

How much is contract FA945326CX009 worth?

The government has obligated $4,199,862 on FA945326CX009.

Was contract FA945326CX009 competed?

The extent of competition for FA945326CX009 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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