Basic award under HQ085021S0002 for the demonstration of laser interconnectivity and networking communications system (lincs) air-to-space laser communication terminal (LCT).
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HQ085021C0011
- Awardee
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General Atomics UEI TVRYQ3N3B8H5
- Awarding agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $14,549,665
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- National Defense Space Architecture (NDSA), Systems, Technologies, and Emerging Capabilities (STEC) Solicitation · HQ085021S0002 · Posted Jan 25, 2021
- Demonstration of laser interconnectivity and networking communications system (lincs) air-to-space laser communication terminal (LCT) Award Notice · Posted Jun 17, 2021
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $14,549,664.92 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 4 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- San Diego, CA 92121, 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 |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $1,918,071 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $2,793,831 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $3,837,763 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $6,000,000 |
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About this award
The Air Force awarded a $14.5 million definitive contract to General Atomics for demonstration of a Laser Interconnectivity and Networking Communications System (LINCS) air-to-space laser communication terminal on June 1, 2021, under a firm fixed price structure with no set-aside.
The originating Broad Agency Announcement, posted January 25, 2021, sought innovative concepts and technologies supporting the National Defense Space Architecture through the Space Development Agency's Systems, Technologies, and Emerging Capabilities program. Proposals were evaluated on technical merit, contribution to SDA's mission, cost realism, schedule, and proposer experience. Place of performance is San Diego, CA 92121. The contract ceiling is $14.5 million with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2025.
Ikhana Group, LLC (doing business as Aevex Aerospace) is named as a subcontractor, providing aerospace engineering, design, and airborne systems support. General Atomics competes in full-and-open procurement as a large prime contractor; the company operates across defense and energy missions with particular depth in high-energy laser rapid prototyping, space-based systems design, and advanced materials research.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ikhana Group, LLC | $238,073 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HQ085021C0011?
HQ085021C0011 was awarded to General Atomics by Air Force (Department of Defense) on June 1, 2021.
How much is contract HQ085021C0011 worth?
The government has obligated $14,549,665 on HQ085021C0011.
Was contract HQ085021C0011 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085021C0011 was full and open competition. The government received 4 offers.
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