Broad agency announcement - research and development, test and evaluation of compact dual-use sensing.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W911QX21C0029
- Awardee
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Alakai Defense Systems, Inc. UEI CXWHM8NKAD13
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $14,844,400
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- U. S. Army combat capabilities development command army research laboratory broad agency announcement for basic and applied scientific research Special Notice · W911NF17S0003 · Posted Apr 1, 2017
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $14,844,399.51 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Research Development and Engineering Command Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- 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 Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Largo, FL 33777, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $8,819,356 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $3,525,044 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $2,500,000 |
About this award
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory awarded a $14.8 million cost-plus-fixed-fee research and development contract to Alakai Defense Systems, Inc., a veteran-owned small business headquartered in Largo, Florida. The contract, which was not set-aside, supports research and development efforts and test and evaluation activities for compact dual-use sensing technologies. Work will be performed at Alakai's facility in Largo, Florida, with an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2026. This award stems from a Broad Agency Announcement issued by the Army Research Laboratory on April 1, 2017, which solicited proposals for basic and applied scientific research across multiple technical disciplines, including electronics, physics, materials science, and related fields, to support the Army's modernization objectives.
Alakai Defense Systems brings significant relevant experience to this engagement, with established expertise in advanced detection and sensing technologies, photonics, and machine learning applications for defense and national security purposes. The company's previous federal contract portfolio includes significant awards from the Naval Air Systems Command, U.S. Army Materiel Command, and the Department of Homeland Security for explosive detection systems, electronic warfare solutions, and advanced sensing research. This contract represents another major research initiative leveraging Alakai's technical capabilities to deliver innovative sensing solutions that advance Army operational capabilities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W911QX21C0029?
W911QX21C0029 was awarded to Alakai Defense Systems, Inc. by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on September 29, 2021.
How much is contract W911QX21C0029 worth?
The government has obligated $14,844,400 on W911QX21C0029.
Which agency awarded contract W911QX21C0029?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W911QX21C0029, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).
Was contract W911QX21C0029 competed?
The extent of competition for W911QX21C0029 was full and open competition.
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