System solution designed to enable the army to deploy water based drone swarms to autonomously align and assemble river bridges.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W5170125CA247
- Awardee
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Knowledge Based Systems Inc. UEI YJXQFQ83DQR4
- Awarding agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $250,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $249,999.99 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 · 39 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- College Station, TX 77840, USA
- 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
The U.S. Army awarded a $250K firm fixed-price definitive contract to Knowledge Based Systems Inc. (KBSI), a small business based in College Station, Texas, to develop a system solution enabling autonomous water-based drone swarms to align and assemble river bridges. The contract, set aside for small businesses, has an ultimate completion date of March 2, 2026, with performance conducted in College Station. This award reflects the Army's interest in leveraging autonomous robotics and swarm technology for tactical infrastructure deployment capabilities.
KBSI is well-positioned for this research and development effort given its established track record as a prime contractor specializing in advanced technology solutions for defense agencies. The company has successfully executed numerous Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts across multiple defense organizations, including the Naval Air Warfare Center, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and Army Research Development and Engineering Command, with particular expertise in artificial intelligence, systems engineering, and emerging technologies. This contract aligns with KBSI's demonstrated capabilities in autonomous systems and innovative engineering solutions developed through collaborative partnerships with academic institutions and other specialized firms.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W5170125CA247?
W5170125CA247 was awarded to Knowledge Based Systems Inc. by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on September 2, 2025.
How much is contract W5170125CA247 worth?
The government has obligated $250,000 on W5170125CA247.
Was contract W5170125CA247 competed?
The extent of competition for W5170125CA247 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 39 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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