Blackjack program phase 2 and 3, which is an architecture demonstration intending to show the high military utility of global LEO constellations and mesh networks of lower size, weight and cost…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001120C0162
- Awardee
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Systems & Technology Research LLC UEI SA7ZWUEM9RG4
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $9,778,821
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- HR001118S0032 Solicitation number
- Blackjack Phase 2 & 3 Award Notice · Posted Sep 30, 2020
- Contract value 12% obligated
-
- $9,787,571.00 Current, with exercised options
- $84,947,721.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Office of Naval Research Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- 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 · 12 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Woburn, MA 01801, 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 | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $341,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $100,000 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $50,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $129,566 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,200,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,670,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $439,758 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $3,848,497 |
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About this award
Systems & Technology Research LLC (STR) was awarded a $84.9 million Cost Plus Fixed Fee definitive contract by the Office of Naval Research on September 30, 2020, to support Phase 2 and 3 of the BLACKJACK Program, a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) research initiative. The program aims to demonstrate the military utility of global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations and mesh networks composed of smaller, lighter, and more cost-effective spacecraft nodes. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, is scheduled for completion by May 31, 2026, with performance based in Woburn, Massachusetts.
STR engaged four subcontractors to support program execution: Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) for modeling, simulation, and data collection efforts related to the Kirkwall effort; Nextmove Technologies LLC to supply precision telecommunications and antenna systems; M.m.a. Design LLC (MMA Space) to provide technical services and aerospace packaging solutions; and Atmospheric & Space Technology Research Associates LLC (Orion Space Solutions) to deliver technical support. These subcontractors bring specialized expertise in spacecraft systems, satellite communications, antenna technology, and small satellite manufacturing, enabling STR to execute a comprehensive architecture demonstration program that showcases advanced LEO constellation capabilities for military applications.
Description
Blackjack program phase 2 and 3, which is an architecture demonstration intending to show the high military utility of global LEO constellations and mesh networks of lower size, weight and cost spacecraft nodes.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001120C0162?
HR001120C0162 was awarded to Systems & Technology Research LLC by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on September 30, 2020.
How much is contract HR001120C0162 worth?
The government has obligated $9,778,821 on HR001120C0162. Its current value, with exercised options, is $9,787,571. Its potential value, with all options, is $84,947,721.
Which agency awarded contract HR001120C0162?
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) awarded HR001120C0162, with funding from Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy).
Was contract HR001120C0162 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001120C0162 was full and open competition. The government received 12 offers.
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