Space wireless on-demand optical power (swoop)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001124C0453
- Awardee
-
Lockheed Martin Corporation UEI HDHVQ4EF8A89
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $3,861,564
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- HR001124Q0171 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $3,861,564.00 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 · 8 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Palo Alto, CA 94304, 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 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $861,874 | |
| Funding Only Action | $634,188 | |
| Funding Only Action | $865,502 | |
| Original award | $1,500,000 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a $3.86 million firm fixed-price definitive contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation on March 25, 2024, for the Space Wireless On-Demand Optical Power (SWOOP) project. The contract, which extends through September 30, 2026, will be performed in Palo Alto, California. SWOOP represents DARPA's investment in wireless power transmission research, a critical capability for advancing space operations and reducing dependency on traditional power systems for orbital and deep-space assets. This award was made without a set-aside designation through full and open competition, reflecting DARPA's standard procurement approach for advanced technology development initiatives.
Lockheed Martin Corporation, a leading aerospace and defense contractor with extensive experience in space systems development and advanced research, will serve as the prime contractor for this effort. The company has subcontracted with Gulfview Research, Inc., which was awarded a subcontract on June 26, 2024, to develop payload electronics and independent components for the SWOOP project. Gulfview Research brings specialized expertise in electrical engineering and software development for aerospace and defense applications. Lockheed Martin's selection for this contract builds upon the company's proven track record in space technology maturation and complex system integration across multiple government agencies, positioning it well to advance DARPA's objectives in wireless optical power transmission capabilities.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfview Research, Inc. | $127,200 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001124C0453?
HR001124C0453 was awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on March 25, 2024.
How much is contract HR001124C0453 worth?
The government has obligated $3,861,564 on HR001124C0453.
Was contract HR001124C0453 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001124C0453 was full and open competition. The government received 8 offers.
On GovTribe
See this award's full record
- Every transaction and funding action
- The awardee's other awards and teaming partners
- Similar awards and recompete opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this award