National defense science and engineering graduate fellowship program
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA955025CB010
- Awardee
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Pal Technologies, Inc. UEI HNJLPDH5WVL3
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $45,792,640
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program Pre-Solicitation · FA955025RB001 · Posted Apr 1, 2025
- Contract value 69% obligated
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- $64,919,402.00 Current, with exercised options
- $65,960,079.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 25% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 10 offers Sealed Bid
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Fairfax, VA, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $10,223,242 | |
| Original award | $35,569,398 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $65.96 million definitive contract to Pal Technologies, Inc., a veteran-owned small business, on August 1, 2025, to administer the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program through July 31, 2030, under a total small business set-away.
The contract is priced as cost-no-fee. Place of performance is Fairfax, VA. The originating solicitation, posted April 1, 2025, calls for comprehensive fellowship program administration including nationwide electronic application processing, assembly of expert selection panels, and coordination of review and selection of 100–200 fellowship candidates annually. The program targets highly qualified doctoral students in STEM disciplines critical to Department of Defense missions, with objectives to increase applicants from underrepresented institutions by 5% annually. Fellowship support includes full tuition coverage, a monthly stipend of $3,700, and health insurance up to $1,600 annually, with tenures up to 36 months. Selection panels will comprise experts from academia, government, and industry. The Air Force Office of Scientific Research directs the program in collaboration with the Department of the Air Force Research Laboratory, United States Space Force, Army Research Office, and Office of Naval Research. Candidate disciplines include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, engineering, geosciences, and quantum sciences.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA955025CB010?
FA955025CB010 was awarded to Pal Technologies, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on August 1, 2025.
How much is contract FA955025CB010 worth?
The government has obligated $45,792,640 on FA955025CB010. Its current value, with exercised options, is $64,919,402. Its potential value, with all options, is $65,960,079.
Was contract FA955025CB010 competed?
The extent of competition for FA955025CB010 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 10 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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