Small business innovation research (sbir) phase i, topic A254-014, cognitive terrain flight assistance
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W5170125CA171
- Awardee
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Kef Robotics Inc. UEI ND14Y6VSGRY1
- Awarding agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $256,490
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- DoD SBIR 25. 4 Broad Agency Announcement Solicitation · N6893624R0044 · Posted Oct 2, 2024
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $256,489.85 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 · 58 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- East Liberty, PA 15206, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
Kef Robotics Inc., a Pittsburgh-based software startup specializing in autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technologies, was awarded a $256,489.85 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract by the Department of the Army on July 21, 2025. The contract, designated Topic A254-014, focuses on Cognitive Terrain Flight Assistance and is structured as a firm fixed-price definitive contract with a completion deadline of January 21, 2026. This award is set aside exclusively for small businesses and represents the company's continued engagement with the Department of Defense through the SBIR program, which aims to stimulate technological innovation and strengthen small business participation in meeting defense research and development needs.
The underlying solicitation released by the Department of Defense in October 2024 sought proposals for research and development in defense-related technological areas, with a focus on research in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Kef Robotics' selection under this competitive SBIR Phase I solicitation reflects the company's demonstrated expertise in developing advanced autonomous technologies for UAS operating in challenging environments, including GPS-denied navigation and autonomous flight capabilities. The Phase I contract will be performed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and successful completion may position the company for potential Phase II funding to further develop and commercialize the cognitive terrain flight assistance technology for defense applications.
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Who was awarded contract W5170125CA171?
W5170125CA171 was awarded to Kef Robotics Inc. by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on July 21, 2025.
How much is contract W5170125CA171 worth?
The government has obligated $256,490 on W5170125CA171.
Was contract W5170125CA171 competed?
The extent of competition for W5170125CA171 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 58 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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