Research and development
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N6833526C0045
- Awardee
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Orb Aerospace Inc. UEI SJHBK88T2JU6
- Awarding agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $240,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $240,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 84% 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
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 34 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Lowell, MI 49331, 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 | $100,000 | |
| Original award | $140,000 |
About this award
Orb Aerospace Inc., a small business aerospace component manufacturer based in Lowell, Michigan, has been awarded a $240,000 firm fixed-price research and development contract by the Naval Air Warfare Center. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, carries an ultimate completion date of November 9, 2026, and was awarded on October 21, 2025. This engagement aligns with Orb Aerospace's established track record in developing innovative aviation and aerospace technologies through multiple prior awards, including significant Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program contracts with the Department of the Air Force.
The Naval Air Warfare Center, a defense-focused organization within the U.S. Navy, funds this initiative as part of its research and development portfolio. This contract represents continued investment in Orb Aerospace's capabilities in aerospace innovation and component manufacturing, building on the company's previous successful deliverables under SBIR Phase II and STTR Phase II programs. The work will be performed at the contractor's facility in Lowell, Michigan, supporting the Navy's technology development objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N6833526C0045?
N6833526C0045 was awarded to Orb Aerospace Inc. by Naval Air Warfare Center (Naval Air Systems Command) on October 21, 2025.
How much is contract N6833526C0045 worth?
The government has obligated $240,000 on N6833526C0045.
Was contract N6833526C0045 competed?
The extent of competition for N6833526C0045 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 34 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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