Development of an APP named anvil: handheld GPS denied self-location for atak to provide U.S. Army 1ST special forces command with an atak plugin as a solution to special forces GPS-denied atak…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W5170125CA058
- Awardee
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Rhea Space Activity, Inc. UEI S6L7F1Z9BYM4
- Awarding agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,999,999
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,999,999.23 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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 · 11 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC 20004, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,999,999 |
About this award
The U.S. Army awarded a $2.0 million firm fixed-price contract to Rhea Space Activity, Inc., a small business technology company based in Washington, DC, under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II action. The contract is set aside for small businesses and funds the development of ANVIL, a handheld GPS-denied self-location application designed as an Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) plugin to support the 1st Special Forces Command. ANVIL will provide special forces personnel with reliable positioning and navigation capabilities in GPS-denied environments, addressing a critical operational need for self-location without reliance on satellite-based systems. The contract is scheduled for completion by October 7, 2026, with performance centered in Washington, DC.
The SBIR Phase II award recognizes Rhea Space Activity's demonstrated technical capability and prior success in Phase I research, advancing the company's expertise in autonomous systems and navigation technologies for defense applications. The Army's investment in this GPS-denied navigation solution reflects the military's broader strategic focus on resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) alternatives in contested environments. This contract aligns with Rhea Space Activity's established portfolio of advanced technology development work across multiple defense agencies, further establishing the company as a key contributor to national security space and tactical operations initiatives.
Description
Development of an APP named anvil: handheld GPS denied self-location for atak to provide U.S. Army 1ST special forces command with an atak plugin as a solution to special forces GPS-denied atak compatible self-location application.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W5170125CA058?
W5170125CA058 was awarded to Rhea Space Activity, Inc. by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on April 7, 2025.
How much is contract W5170125CA058 worth?
The government has obligated $1,999,999 on W5170125CA058.
Was contract W5170125CA058 competed?
The extent of competition for W5170125CA058 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 11 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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