Research and development - sbir II - scalable fluidic propulsion system for reduced signature powered parafoils
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W911QY22C0004
- Awardee
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Freedom Flight Works, Inc. UEI ZESAR93MFHA7
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,099,706
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,099,705.75 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)
- PSC
- AJ13 General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- San Diego, CA 92121, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $362,711 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Novation Agreement | $0 | |
| Original award | $736,994 |
About this award
Freedom Flight Works, Inc., a San Diego-based small business specializing in advanced aerial delivery technologies, was awarded a $1.1 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract by the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command on November 22, 2021. Under this total small business set-aside contract, the company will finalize the configuration design for a Powered Parafoil Fluidic Propulsion System (PP-FPS) test unit, including planning for component and layout variations to be evaluated. The work is scheduled for completion by August 30, 2025, and represents a continuation of the company's focus on developing innovative, reduced-signature powered parafoil systems for military applications.
This award reflects the Army's investment in scalable fluidic propulsion technologies for precision aerial delivery platforms. The SBIR Phase II vehicle is designed to transition promising Phase I research concepts toward potential commercialization and operational deployment. Freedom Flight Works has demonstrated a strong track record in this space, having secured multiple federal contracts across Phase I, II, and III SBIR awards from defense agencies including the Air Force Research Laboratory, U.S. Army Contracting Command, DARPA, and U.S. Special Operations Command, with prior work focused on systems such as the Long Range Precision Aerial Delivery System (LRPADS) and Powered Parafoil Munitions Delivery System (PP-MDS).
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W911QY22C0004?
W911QY22C0004 was awarded to Freedom Flight Works, Inc. by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on November 22, 2021.
How much is contract W911QY22C0004 worth?
The government has obligated $1,099,706 on W911QY22C0004.
Which agency awarded contract W911QY22C0004?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W911QY22C0004, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).
Was contract W911QY22C0004 competed?
The extent of competition for W911QY22C0004 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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